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

How is the weather in Cape Town in April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Cape Town the weather in April is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 14°C.

Cape Town in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 8 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 234 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 234 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in South Africa in April

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

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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 Cape Town in April?

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 in April.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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