Climate Insights for Somerset East

The climate in Somerset East is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 357mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Somerset East is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: September, December, July. The coldest months are July, April, May, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Somerset East has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 16°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Somerset East is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 357mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 18mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Somerset East is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently winter in Somerset East, which began on June 21, 2026. Somerset East is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in September at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 14°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The best time to visit Somerset East is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 30mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Somerset East based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.