Somerset West weather in April (Western Cape, South Africa)

What can you expect from the weather in Somerset West during April? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Somerset West the weather in April is generally perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 14°C.

Somerset West in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

The city usually sees around 234 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, April is one of the better months to visit Somerset West. January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Somerset West, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 234 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in South Africa in April

Find out more about the weather in South Africa in April and which places have the best weather 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 Somerset West in April?

For visitors traveling to Somerset West, 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 in April.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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