South Africa weather in April
What is the weather like in South Africa in April?
The weather conditions in South Africa in April are generally perfect.
During April in South Africa, the average maximum temperature varies from pleasant in Rhodes with 19°C (65°F) to very high in Kruger National Park with 31°C (87°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (67°F) in Kruger National Park and 6°C (44°F) in Rhodes.
Precipitation in April varies from low in Kotzeshoop with an average of 7mm (0.28 inches) of rainfall to high in Bonjaneni with 111mm (4.36 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of South Africa, check out the map below.
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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 (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Johannesburg
In April Johannesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Durban
In April Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (67°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Knysna
In April Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (71°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Stellenbosch
In April Stellenbosch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (74°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is April the best time to go to South Africa?
In our opinion April is one of the best times to visit South Africa with commonly perfect weather in Cape Town. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit South Africa is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Cape Town.
The worst month is July that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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