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Hout Bay weather in April (Western Cape, South Africa)

What kind of weather does April bring to Hout Bay? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The weather in Hout Bay during April is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 20°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Hout Bay in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 8 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 234 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Hout Bay.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hout Bay, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 17°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 43 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 234 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (24 KM, 14 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.

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Hout Bay, 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. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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