When to go · Somerset West

Somerset West in May

Good month. Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (dry, warm, long evenings)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C); average high / low
Rain days: 6
Crowds: Low; South Africa overall
Prices: Low; South Africa overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodSouth Africa month rating

Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (dry, warm, long evenings)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

Somerset WestHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · South Africa overall: Low
Prices · South Africa overall: Low

South Africa overall: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.

Compare two months

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

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Jan: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Night low
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
May: 6
Jan: 4 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Oct–Apr (dry, warm, long evenings)). Across South Africa: Dry season starts in Kruger; first Cape rains. Good value.

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.

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings

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