South Africa (Cape Town) · April
Low seasonSouth Africa · Africa
Max Temp · April
24°
at night 13° · avg 18°
- Sunshine
- 8 h/day
- Rain Days
- 2 days
- Water Temp
- 15°
average
29 mm · very dry
cool
In South Africa (Cape Town), April is 4°C cooler than the warmest month (January).
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 26° |
MINMIN | 18° | 18° | 16° | 13° | 11° | 10° | 9° | 9° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 17° |
☀️Sunshine | 11h | 10h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 5h | 5h | 6h | 7h | 9h | 10h | 11h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 15° |
🌧Rain Days | 1d16mm | 1d8mm | 2d16mm | 2d29mm | 5d51mm | 8d88mm | 6d73mm | 7d59mm | 4d42mm | 2d24mm | 3d33mm | 1d14mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 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 temperatures reach up to 23°C, cooling to 13°C at night (daily average: 18°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 2 rain days with 29 mm total. At 14°C, 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 at this time of year without the heat.
Weinleseherbst: Die Weingüter in Franschhoek und Stellenbosch laden zur Ernte, das Licht wird goldener, die Touristenzahlen fallen. Beste Temperaturen für Wanderungen auf dem Table Mountain — bevor der Winter einsetzt.
Packing list for South Africa (Cape Town) in April
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
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 23°C. Nights cool to 13°C, with a daily average of 18°C.
- How much rain falls in South Africa (Cape Town) in April?
- In April, South Africa (Cape Town) receives an average of 29 mm 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 14°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
