Weather in April in South Africa
Considering a trip to South Africa this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in South Africa in April?
South Africa offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In April, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Rhodes at 19°C to very warm in Kruger National Park at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Kruger National Park and 6°C in Rhodes.For a closer look at conditions across South Africa, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Kotzeshoop with an average of 7 mm to high rainfall in Bonjaneni with 111 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 234 hours of sunshine in Cape Town. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at South Africa's conditions throughout the year, check out our South Africa climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in South Africa?
Cape Town
In April Cape Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Johannesburg
In April Johannesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Durban
In April Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Knysna
In April Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Stellenbosch
In April Stellenbosch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is April the best time to visit South Africa?
We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to South Africa. Typically, the climate in Cape Town is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Cape Town. On the other hand, the weather in July tends to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
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