North West Weather in April

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

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Hartbeespoort Mahikeng Rustenburg Klerksdorp

Considering a trip to North West, South Africa this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in North West in April

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 24°C (75°F) in Magaliesburg to 28°C (82°F) in Madikwe Game Reserve. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Madikwe Game Reserve and 12°C (54°F) in Magaliesburg.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Melorane with an average of 34 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Magaliesburg with 48 mm (1.9 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in April. Hartbeespoort typically receives 243 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore North West by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in North West - and find the best time to visit. (based on Hartbeespoort)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August24°C (75°F) September28°C (82°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North West in April

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

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 North West

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

Temperature range in North West (April)

Precipitation variation in North West (April)

Hartbeespoort

In April Hartbeespoort 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 excellent 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)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
243 hours
287 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Hartbeespoort →

Mahikeng

In April Mahikeng 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 excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mahikeng →

Rustenburg

In April Rustenburg 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 excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Rustenburg →

Klerksdorp

In April Klerksdorp generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Klerksdorp →

Magaliesburg

In April Magaliesburg 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 excellent 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
93 mm (3.7 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Magaliesburg →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hartbeespoort 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Mahikeng 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Rustenburg 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Klerksdorp 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Magaliesburg 24°C (75°F) 12°C (54°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Potchefstroom 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)

North West weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North West, South Africa in April?

In April, North West, South Africa generally has excellent weather conditions. Hartbeespoort sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in North West, South Africa in April?

Daytime temperatures in Hartbeespoort peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in April, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

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

April is on the drier side in North West, South Africa. Hartbeespoort averages only about 41 mm (1.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit North West, South Africa?

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to North West, South Africa. Typically, the climate in Hartbeespoort is excellent.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide excellent weather in Hartbeespoort. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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