Weather in Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa in August
In an average August, Somerset West sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 9°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 13°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 9°C |
| Typical low range | 6°C to 11°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
26°C
2004-08-28
Lowest
8°C
2003-08-19
Low
Highest
14°C
2016-08-27
Lowest
4°C
1983-08-08
Feels-like
Highest
26°C
2004-08-28
Lowest
-1°C
1981-08-03
Humidity
Highest
13.2 g/m³
2016-08-18
Lowest
5.7 g/m³
2003-08-22
Wind
Highest
60 km/h
2008-08-30
Lowest
7 km/h
1987-08-01
Precip
Wettest
244 mm
2013
Driest
20 mm
1983
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