Sandton weather in April (Gauteng, South Africa)

How does the weather in Sandton usually fare in April? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Sandton during April to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 24°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 12°C.

Precipitation

Sandton in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 8 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 237 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, April is a prime time to visit Sandton. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sandton climate page with graphs.

 

Sandton, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 237 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 70% *  

* Data from: Johannesburg, South Africa (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in April

Find out more about the weather in South Africa and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Sandton, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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