Weather in April in KwaZulu-Natal
Planning a getaway to KwaZulu-Natal 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 is the weather like in KwaZulu-Natal in April?
KwaZulu-Natal is a region in South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Drakensberg Garden at 19°C to warm in Jozini at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Jozini and 6°C in Drakensberg Garden.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Golela with an average of 41 mm to high rainfall in Bonjaneni with 111 mm.Average sunshine
The city Durban usually sees around 206 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of KwaZulu-Natal in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our KwaZulu-Natal climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in KwaZulu-Natal?
Durban
In April Durban generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Newcastle
In April Newcastle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ladysmith
In April Ladysmith generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Van Reenen
In April Van Reenen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vryheid
In April Vryheid generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is April the best time to visit KwaZulu-Natal?
We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to KwaZulu-Natal. Typically, the climate in Durban is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December offering mostly perfect weather in Durban.
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