Somerset West
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Somerset West month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Somerset West are typically April, November and December, with average daytime highs around 23–25°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), August the coldest (average low 9°C), and June the wettest (about 159 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8 | 17.6 | 20 | 13.2 |
| February | 26.9 | 17.6 | 17 | 12.2 |
| March | 25.1 | 16.4 | 35 | 10.8 |
| April | 22.9 | 14.2 | 49 | 9.8 |
| May | 20.0 | 11.9 | 78 | 8.7 |
| June | 17.7 | 10.4 | 159 | 7.7 |
| July | 16.5 | 9.1 | 146 | 8.2 |
| August | 16.9 | 9.0 | 109 | 8.9 |
| September | 18.4 | 10.3 | 65 | 9.9 |
| October | 21.6 | 12.7 | 52 | 11.8 |
| November | 23.4 | 14.5 | 34 | 12.4 |
| December | 25.1 | 16.0 | 33 | 13.0 |
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01 · OverviewSomerset West, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Somerset West took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Somerset West
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Somerset West
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Somerset West
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Somerset West
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Somerset West
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Somerset West
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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset West
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01 · Q&AWhere is Somerset West located and what are its coordinates?
Somerset West is situated in South Africa at geographic coordinates -34.0840, 18.8211, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Somerset West?
Somerset West has a recorded population of approximately 225,289 and observes the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Somerset West?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Somerset West include ZU, XH, AF, NSO, EN-ZA, TN, ST, TS, SS, VE, NR, with ZAR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Somerset West?
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