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Gauteng Weather in April

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Gauteng, South Africa in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Gauteng in April

Gauteng, South Africa is a region in South Africa. April in Gauteng generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Alberton to 26°C (79°F) in Akasia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Akasia and 11°C (52°F) in Alberton.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Akasia with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Alberton with 49 mm (1.9 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Johannesburg sees around 237 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Gauteng by month

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

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March26°C (79°F) April24°C (75°F) May22°C (72°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August22°C (72°F) September26°C (79°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December27°C (81°F)
Best Time to Visit Gauteng →

Best Places to Visit in Gauteng in April

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

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 Gauteng

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

Temperature range in Gauteng (April)

Precipitation variation in Gauteng (April)

Johannesburg

In April Johannesburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°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
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
237 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Johannesburg →

Pretoria

In April Pretoria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
243 hours
287 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pretoria →

Kempton Park

In April Kempton Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
237 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kempton Park →

Centurion

In April Centurion generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
243 hours
287 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Centurion →

Midrand

In April Midrand generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
243 hours
287 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
7 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Midrand →

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

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Johannesburg 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Pretoria 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Kempton Park 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Centurion 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Midrand 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Boksburg 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)

Gauteng weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gauteng, South Africa in April?

Gauteng, South Africa typically experiences perfect weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Johannesburg average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 11°C (52°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Gauteng, South Africa in April?

In Johannesburg, the average daytime high in April is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 11°C (52°F).

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

April is on the drier side in Gauteng, South Africa. Johannesburg averages only about 48 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Gauteng, South Africa?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit Gauteng, South Africa with overall perfect weather in Johannesburg.

On average, the best time to visit Gauteng, South Africa is in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Johannesburg.

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