Somerset West weather in December (Western Cape, South Africa)

Interested in knowing the climate of Somerset West in December? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The weather in Somerset West is usually perfect in December, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 24°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 16°C.

Precipitation

Somerset West in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 334 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Somerset West climate page with graphs.

 

Somerset West, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 334 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in December

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Somerset West, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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