Franschhoek weather in April (Western Cape, South Africa)

What does the weather outlook for Franschhoek look like in April? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

For April, the weather in Franschhoek is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 24°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 12°C.

Precipitation

Franschhoek in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 8 days of rain.

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

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

 

Franschhoek, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Data from: Worcester, South Africa (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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?

For visitors traveling to Franschhoek, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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