Somerset West, South Africa: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Somerset West, South Africa? If you're planning to go to Somerset West, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Somerset West, South Africa

Based on the climate and weather in Somerset West, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Somerset West, South Africa by month

January

If you go to Somerset West in January, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain sometimes. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Light footwear
Sandals
Umbrella
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Shorts or short pants

February

February in this region is warm. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light footwear
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Shorts or short pants
Sandals
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Umbrella
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion

March

If you go to Somerset West in March, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage

April

April here is mild. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (mid 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Rain coat
Socks
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans

May

Traveling to Somerset West in May, you will notice that it is relatively cool. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Socks
Standard footwear

June

June in this region is chilly. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost occasionally. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses

July

Traveling to Somerset West in July, you will notice that it is crisp. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Socks
Umbrella

August

If you go to Somerset West in August, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain about half of the time.

Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Socks
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece

September

September for Somerset West is relatively cool. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. There is frost once in a while. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Long skirts
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Rain coat
Umbrella

October

October here is crisp. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Umbrella

November

If you are traveling to Somerset West in November, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Rain coat
Dresses

December

If you are traveling to Somerset West in December, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Rain coat
Skirts
Umbrella

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Somerset West, South Africa

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Somerset West, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C, M and N
A SIM card that works in Somerset West
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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