Potchefstroom weather in April (North West, South Africa)

Can you expect sunny skies in Potchefstroom in April? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Potchefstroom during April, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 26°C. At night, it falls to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Potchefstroom in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 43 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 Potchefstroom. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Potchefstroom, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 43 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

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

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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