St James weather in April (Western Cape, South Africa)

What should you pack for a trip to St James in April? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in St James during April is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 16°C.

Precipitation

St James in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 234 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

St James, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Water Temperature 17°C *  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 234 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Cape Town, South Africa (21 KM, 13 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 St James, 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. With a water temperature of around 17°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in St James.

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