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Overberg Weather in April

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

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Hermanus Gansbaai Swellendam Kleinmond

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

What to Expect in the Overberg in April

The Overberg, South Africa is a region in South Africa. April in the Overberg generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Kleinmond at 21°C (70°F) to warm in Swellendam at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Swellendam and 15°C (59°F) in Kleinmond.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Struisbaai with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Kleinmond with 54 mm (2.1 in).

Explore the Overberg by month

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

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March24°C (75°F) April22°C (72°F) May20°C (68°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August17°C (63°F) September18°C (64°F) October20°C (68°F) November21°C (70°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Overberg in April

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

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 Overberg

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

Temperature range in the Overberg (April)

Precipitation variation in the Overberg (April)

Hermanus

In April Hermanus 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 perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
50 mm (2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hermanus →

Gansbaai

In April Gansbaai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Gansbaai →

Swellendam

In April Swellendam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°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
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Swellendam →

Kleinmond

In April Kleinmond generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
293 hours
234 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Kleinmond →

Bredasdorp

In April Bredasdorp generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°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
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Overberg, in South Africa.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hermanus 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Gansbaai 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Swellendam 25°C (77°F) 12°C (54°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Kleinmond 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Bredasdorp 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Struisbaai 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)

The Overberg weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

April is on the drier side in the Overberg, South Africa. Hermanus averages only about 50 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Hermanus. On the other hand, the weather in July and August tend to be tolerable.

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