Durban weather in April (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

How's the weather trend in Durban as April approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

For April, the weather in Durban is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 26°C. At night, they generally drop to 20°C.

Precipitation

Durban in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 8 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 206 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, April is a prime time to visit Durban. January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December typically offer the best circumstances. While November tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Durban, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 206 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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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