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

Interested in knowing the climate of Pietermaritzburg in April? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During April, Pietermaritzburg is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 25°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Pietermaritzburg in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 206 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, April is a great time to visit. April, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pietermaritzburg, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 206 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Durban, South Africa (67 KM, 41 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?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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