Cape Town weather in April (Western Cape, South Africa)

What's the typical weather in Cape Town for April? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Cape Town during April is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 22°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 14°C.

Precipitation

Cape Town in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 234 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, April is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cape Town, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 78%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 234 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in April

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Cape Town, 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. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cape Town.

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