South Africa (Cape Town) · April
Low seasonSouth Africa · Africa
Max Temp
23.2°C
Min Temp
12.9°C
Sunshine
7.5 h/day
Rain Days
2 days
Water Temp
14.2°C
Rainfall
28.5 mm
Humidity
74%
Avg Temp
17.5°C
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.
