Somerset West weather
At 8:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (63°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Oct–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 71%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Aug
About Somerset West weather
Is it raining in Somerset West right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Somerset West this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–29° and lows of 13–17°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Somerset West lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Somerset West?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Somerset West weather by month
When is the best time to visit Somerset West?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Somerset West is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 15°C (60°F) in August to 27°C (81°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Somerset West?
June is the wettest month, with about 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Somerset West?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 15°C (60°F) and lows of 9°C (47°F).
Does Somerset West have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 135 mm (5.3 in).
How warm is the sea in Somerset West?
The sea is warmest in February at about 19°C (65°F) and coolest in August at about 14°C (58°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months