Somerset West weather in October (Western Cape, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Somerset West during October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Somerset West, October is characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Somerset West in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

The city usually sees around 278 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Somerset West. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Somerset West climate page with graphs.

 

Somerset West, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 278 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in October

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Somerset West in October?

For visitors traveling to Somerset West, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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