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Garden Route Weather in April

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

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Knysna Plettenberg Bay Wilderness George

Planning a getaway to the Garden Route, South Africa this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Garden Route in April

The Garden Route, South Africa is a region in South Africa. April in the Garden Route generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Knysna.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Garden Route, South Africa, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mossel Bay with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Wilderness with 58 mm (2.3 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Knysna sees around 262 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the Garden Route by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Garden Route - and find the best time to visit. (based on Knysna)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April22°C (72°F) May20°C (68°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August18°C (64°F) September19°C (66°F) October20°C (68°F) November21°C (70°F) December23°C (73°F)
Best Time to Visit the Garden Route →

Best Places to Visit in the Garden Route in April

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

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 Garden Route

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

Temperature range in the Garden Route (April)

Precipitation variation in the Garden Route (April)

Knysna

In April Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
280 hours
262 hours
261 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Knysna →

Plettenberg Bay

In April Plettenberg Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
280 hours
262 hours
261 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Plettenberg Bay →

Wilderness

In April Wilderness generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
201 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Wilderness →

George

In April George generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
201 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in George →

Mossel Bay

In April Mossel Bay generally has pleasant 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 excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
201 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mossel Bay →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Garden Route, in South Africa.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Garden Route in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Knysna 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Plettenberg Bay 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Wilderness 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
George 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Mossel Bay 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Sedgefield 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

The Garden Route weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Garden Route, South Africa in April?

Expect excellent weather across the Garden Route, South Africa in April. The popular destination of Knysna averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Garden Route, South Africa in April?

Daytime temperatures in Knysna peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in April, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

Does the Garden Route, South Africa get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Knysna averages just 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for the Garden Route, South Africa.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Garden Route, South Africa?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit the Garden Route, South Africa with overall excellent weather in Knysna. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Garden Route, South Africa is in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December with generally excellent weather in Knysna.

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