South Africa weather in April

Planning a getaway to South Africa this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

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.

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.

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. Meanwhile, Cape Town enjoys approximately 234 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Africa in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our South Africa climate page.

Where to go in South Africa in April

Find the average weather conditions in April for the most popular destinations in South Africa on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in South Africa

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in South Africa?

Average weather in 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.

Cape Town
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<<   March March
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24°C 
16°C 
293 hours 
20 mm 
5 days 
22°C 
14°C 
234 hours 
52 mm 
8 days 
May   >> May
>>  
20°C 
12°C 
205 hours 
80 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Cape Town

Average weather in 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.

Johannesburg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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<<   March March
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26°C 
14°C 
239 hours 
92 mm 
11 days 
24°C 
11°C 
237 hours 
48 mm 
8 days 
May   >> May
>>  
22°C 
7°C 
276 hours 
17 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Johannesburg

Average weather in 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.

Durban
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<<   March March
<<  
28°C 
22°C 
201 hours 
98 mm 
12 days 
26°C 
20°C 
206 hours 
87 mm 
8 days 
May   >> May
>>  
25°C 
17°C 
223 hours 
50 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Durban

Average weather in 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.

Knysna
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<<   March March
<<  
23°C 
17°C 
280 hours 
54 mm 
10 days 
22°C 
15°C 
262 hours 
56 mm 
9 days 
May   >> May
>>  
20°C 
13°C 
261 hours 
50 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Knysna

Average weather in 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.

Stellenbosch
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
27°C 
15°C 
293 hours 
25 mm 
5 days 
24°C 
13°C 
234 hours 
61 mm 
8 days 
May   >> May
>>  
20°C 
10°C 
205 hours 
92 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Stellenbosch

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Africa.

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.

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