Cape Town Weather in April
South Africa · April climate averages and travel tips
Avg high19°C (67°F)
Avg low16°C (61°F)
Rainfall34 mm (1.3 in)
RatingExcellent 9.8/10
In April, Cape Town has average highs of 19°C (67°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). April is autumn (fall) in South Africa. The month is fairly dry, with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain spread over 6 days. You get roughly 11.1 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is April a good time to visit Cape Town?
Yes — April is one of the best months to visit Cape Town. The weather rates excellent (9.8/10) on our comfort score.
April weather at a glance
| Average high | 19°C (67°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 16°C (61°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
| Rainfall | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 6 |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Cloud cover | 27% |
| Daylight | 11.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 16.6 km/h |
| vs March | 2°C cooler than March, with 12 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Cape Town in April
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Cape Town weather in other months
Jan22°C / 18°C11 mmExcellentFeb22°C / 19°C11 mmExcellentMar21°C / 18°C22 mmExcellentApr19°C / 16°C34 mmExcellentMay18°C / 15°C63 mmExcellentJun17°C / 14°C111 mmGoodJul16°C / 13°C95 mmGoodAug16°C / 13°C81 mmGoodSep16°C / 13°C46 mmExcellentOct18°C / 15°C28 mmExcellentNov19°C / 16°C31 mmExcellentDec21°C / 17°C12 mmExcellent
← MarchBest time to visit Cape TownMay →
Nearby in April
- Gqeberha23°C · 37 mm
- Maseru22°C · 66 mm
- Soweto24°C · 47 mm
- Gaborone29°C · 50 mm
- Johannesburg23°C · 51 mm
- Windhoek27°C · 49 mm
Where else is good in April? See where to go in April.