Eastern Cape Weather in April

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

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Gqeberha Jeffreys Bay East London Port Alfred

Planning a journey to Eastern Cape, 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 Eastern Cape in April

Eastern Cape, South Africa is a region in South Africa. In April, Eastern Cape experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Rhodes at 19°C (66°F) to very warm in Kruger National Park at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Kruger National Park and 6°C (43°F) in Rhodes.

For a closer look at conditions across Eastern Cape, South Africa, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Port Nolloth with an average of 8.5 mm (0.3 in) to high rainfall in Port Saint Johnʼs with 108 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Gqeberha enjoys about 221 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Eastern Cape in April

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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 Eastern Cape

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

Temperature range in Eastern Cape (April)

Precipitation variation in Eastern Cape (April)

Gqeberha

In April Gqeberha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°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)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
221 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Gqeberha →

Jeffreys Bay

In April Jeffreys Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
221 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Jeffreys Bay →

East London

In April East London generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
219 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in East London →

Port Alfred

In April Port Alfred generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Port Alfred →

Addo

In April Addo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
221 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
50 mm (2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Addo →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Eastern Cape in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gqeberha 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Jeffreys Bay 23°C (73°F) 16°C (61°F) 50 mm (2 in)
East London 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Port Alfred 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Addo 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Graaff-Reinet 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)

Eastern Cape weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Eastern Cape, South Africa in April?

In April, Eastern Cape, South Africa generally has perfect weather conditions. Gqeberha sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Eastern Cape, South Africa in April?

In Gqeberha, the average daytime high in April is 23°C (73°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does Eastern Cape, South Africa get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Gqeberha averages just 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Eastern Cape, South Africa?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Gqeberha, April might be a good time to visit Eastern Cape, South Africa. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Eastern Cape, South Africa is in with generally perfect weather in Gqeberha.

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