Weather in April in Western Cape
Planning a getaway to Western Cape 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 Western Cape in April?
Western Cape is a region in South Africa. April in Western Cape generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Paternoster at 19°C to warm in Piketberg at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Piketberg and 15°C in Paternoster.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Strandfontein with an average of 17 mm to moderate rainfall in Simondium with 61 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 234 hours of sunshine in Cape Town. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Western Cape in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Western Cape climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Western Cape?
Cape Town
In April Cape Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Knysna
In April Knysna generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Stellenbosch
In April Stellenbosch generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Hermanus
In April Hermanus generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Plettenberg Bay
In April Plettenberg Bay generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Western Cape, in South Africa.
Is April the best time to visit Western Cape?
We believe that April is one of the best times to visit Western Cape with overall perfect weather in Cape Town.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Cape Town. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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