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

What kind of weather does April bring to Somerset West? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Somerset West is usually perfect in April, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 22°C. At night, it falls to around 14°C.

Precipitation

Somerset West in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. You can typically expect 8 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 234 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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 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 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Somerset West.

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