When to go · Somerset West

Somerset West in July

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rain, cold, many estate restaurants closed midweek).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) / 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; South Africa overall
Prices: Medium; South Africa overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Somerset West

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rain, cold, many estate restaurants closed midweek).

July is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Somerset WestHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 6 °C (43 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 63 °F (17 °C), lows around 43 °F (6 °C), rain on about 8 days

South Africa overall: Wettest Cape month; best Kruger visibility. Whales arrive off Hermanus.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Somerset West, side by side.

First month

Second month

July: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rain, cold, many estate restaurants closed midweek).

January: Inside Somerset West's best window: Oct–Apr (dry, warm, long evenings).

Somerset West: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.