When is the best time to go to Somerset East

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Somerset East, South Africa. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Somerset East weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Somerset East are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Somerset East January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 52mm 9.8hrs 14.9hrs

The weather in January in Somerset East is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Somerset East, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Somerset East and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Somerset East with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Somerset East February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 73mm 8.9hrs 14.1hrs

February in Somerset East is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Somerset East for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Somerset East and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Somerset East with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Somerset East March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 81mm 8.1hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in March in Somerset East is characteristically warm and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Somerset East for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Somerset East and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Somerset East with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Somerset East April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 44mm 7.7hrs 12.2hrs

Somerset East's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Somerset East.

April is in the fall / autumn in Somerset East and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Somerset East with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Somerset East May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 30mm 7.6hrs 11.4hrs

May is a dry month in Somerset East and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Somerset East, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Somerset East and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Somerset East with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Somerset East June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 22mm 7.5hrs 14.9hrs

The climate in Somerset East during June can be summarized as mild and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Somerset East.

June is in the winter in Somerset East and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Somerset East with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Somerset East July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 25mm 8.1hrs 14.1hrs

July in Somerset East is generally dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Somerset East.

July is in the winter in Somerset East and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Somerset East with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Somerset East weather in July »

August

Somerset East August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 40mm 8.5hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in August in Somerset East is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Somerset East for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Somerset East and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Somerset East with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Somerset East weather in August »

September

Somerset East September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 32mm 8.3hrs 12.2hrs

Somerset East's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Somerset East.

September is in the spring in Somerset East and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Somerset East with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Somerset East weather in September »

October

Somerset East October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 58mm 8.6hrs 11.4hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Somerset East and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Somerset East.

October is in the spring in Somerset East and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Somerset East with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Somerset East weather in October »

November

Somerset East November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 63mm 9.3hrs 14.9hrs

The climate in Somerset East during November can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Somerset East for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Somerset East and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Somerset East with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Somerset East weather in November »

December

Somerset East December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 61mm 10.2hrs 14.1hrs

December in Somerset East is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Somerset East for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Somerset East and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Somerset East with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Somerset East weather in December »

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Somerset East weather stats

Somerset East weather statistics
Hottest month: January 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: June 22mm 0.9ins
Sunniest month: July 8.1hrs
Coldest month: June 17.8°C 64°F
Wettest month: March 81mm 3.2ins
Warmest sea: February 23.4°C 74.1°F
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