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

What weather conditions can you expect in Plettenberg Bay this April? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Plettenberg Bay during April, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 22°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 15°C.

Precipitation

Plettenberg Bay in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 262 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Plettenberg Bay, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 262 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Knysna, South Africa (29 KM, 18 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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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 Plettenberg 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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