Johannesburg weather in April (Gauteng, South Africa)

Interested in knowing the climate of Johannesburg in April? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Johannesburg during April to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Johannesburg in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 8 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 237 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, April is one of the better months to visit Johannesburg. March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Johannesburg, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 65%  

Sunshine 237 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 70%  

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 Johannesburg, 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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