Drakensberg region Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in April.

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Underberg Himeville Winterton Struisbaai

Planning a journey to the Drakensberg region, South Africa this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Drakensberg region in April

The Drakensberg region, South Africa is a region in South Africa. April in the Drakensberg region generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Himeville at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Hammanskraal at 27°C (81°F). At night it cools down to 15°C (59°F) in Hammanskraal and 8°C (46°F) in Himeville.

To explore the conditions in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hammanskraal with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Himeville with 80 mm (3.1 in).

Explore the Drakensberg region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Drakensberg region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Underberg)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May20°C (68°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August19°C (66°F) September22°C (72°F) October22°C (72°F) November23°C (73°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Drakensberg region in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Drakensberg region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Drakensberg region

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

Temperature range in the Drakensberg region (April)

Precipitation variation in the Drakensberg region (April)

Underberg

In April Underberg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
10 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Underberg →

Himeville

In April Himeville generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
167 mm (6.6 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
10 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Himeville →

Winterton

In April Winterton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
7 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Struisbaai

In April Struisbaai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Hammanskraal

In April Hammanskraal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
243 hours
287 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Drakensberg region in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Underberg 21°C (70°F) 8°C (46°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Himeville 21°C (70°F) 8°C (46°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Winterton 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Struisbaai 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Hammanskraal 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Bergville 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

The Drakensberg region weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in April?

In April, the Drakensberg region, South Africa generally has perfect weather conditions. Underberg sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in the Drakensberg region, South Africa in April?

In Underberg, the average daytime high in April is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

Does the Drakensberg region, South Africa get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Underberg averages just 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for the Drakensberg region, South Africa.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Drakensberg region, South Africa?

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to the Drakensberg region, South Africa. Typically, the climate in Underberg is perfect.

Generally speaking, April, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Underberg. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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