Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
April verdict
South Africa in April
Weather score63Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
49mm
Sun
7.6h
Sea
8°C
Weather score
63
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April24°C average high
April is close to South Africa's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April49mm average rain
April sits near South Africa's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsApril to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April7.6 hours average sun
April is below South Africa's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April8°C average sea
April is close to South Africa's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to May and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April63 weather score
April sits close to South Africa's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
