South Africa (Cape Town) · April
Low seasonSouth Africa · Africa
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 27° (81°)22– (72–)34 (93) | 27° (81°)22– (72–)34 (93) | 26° (79°)20– (68–)34 (93) | 24° (75°)17– (63–)32 (90) | 21° (70°)15– (59–)29 (84) | 19° (66°)14– (57–)27 (81) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)26 (79) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)27 (81) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)29 (84) | 23° (73°)16– (61–)31 (88) | 24° (75°)17– (63–)31 (88) | 26° (79°)20– (68–)32 (90) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 18° (64°)13– (55–)21 (70) | 18° (64°)13– (55–)20 (68) | 16° (61°)11– (52–)19 (66) | 13° (55°)7– (45–)17 (63) | 11° (52°)6– (43–)15 (59) | 10° (50°)3– (37–)14 (57) | 9° (48°)2– (36–)13 (55) | 9° (48°)3– (37–)13 (55) | 10° (50°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 13° (55°)6– (43–)17 (63) | 15° (59°)9– (48–)17 (63) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)19 (66) |
☀️Sunshine | 11h | 10h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 5h | 5h | 6h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) |
🌧Rain Days | 1d16mm (0.6") | 1d8mm (0.3") | 2d16mm (0.6") | 2d29mm (1.1") | 5d51mm (2.0") | 8d88mm (3.5") | 6d73mm (2.9") | 7d59mm (2.3") | 4d42mm (1.7") | 2d24mm (0.9") | 3d33mm (1.3") | 1d14mm (0.6") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Post-season — prices falling after the travel period, beaches and attractions quieter.
April is an acceptable travel month for South Africa (Cape Town) — conditions are fine, though January, February, March, and December offer even better weather.
Daytime highs average 24°C (75°F), cooling to 13°C (55°F) at night (daily average: 18°C (64°F)). Peaks reach around 32°C (90°F), the coldest nights around 7°C (45°F). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 2 rain days with 29 mm (1.1 in) total. At 15°C (59°F), the water is still quite cool in April — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
Harvest autumn: the wine estates in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch invite you to the harvest, the light turns more golden and visitor numbers fall. The best temperatures for hiking Table Mountain — before winter sets in.
Packing list for South Africa (Cape Town) in April
- T-shirts and shorts
- Light jacket for cool evenings
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit South Africa (Cape Town)?
- April is not an optimal month for South Africa (Cape Town) (Score: 73/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, and December.
- How warm is it in South Africa (Cape Town) in April?
- In April, South Africa (Cape Town) sees daily highs of 24°C (75°F). Nights cool to 13°C (55°F), with a daily average of 18°C (64°F). Peaks reach around 32°C (90°F), the coldest nights around 7°C (45°F).
- How much rain falls in South Africa (Cape Town) in April?
- In April, South Africa (Cape Town) receives an average of 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does South Africa (Cape Town) get in April?
- South Africa (Cape Town) averages 8 sunshine hours per day in April — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in South Africa (Cape Town) in April?
- Water temperature in South Africa (Cape Town) in April averages 15°C (59°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
