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

Curious about the September weather in Somerset West? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In September, Somerset West generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Somerset West in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 225 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, July and August tend to have 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 September

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in South Africa in September

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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 September?

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 September.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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