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

Will it be warm or cold in Somerset West this July? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In July, Somerset West typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During July, the winter season is in full swing. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 17°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 9°C. Enjoy a month of comfortably warm temperatures, despite being cooler than other months.

Precipitation

Somerset West in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 193 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Somerset West. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Somerset West, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 193 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in South Africa in July

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

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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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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