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

Curious about the December weather in Somerset West? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Somerset West the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 24°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Somerset West in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 6 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 334 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 29 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 334 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Somerset West in December?

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 in December.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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