Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
April verdict
Cape Town, The Western Cape, South Africa in April
Weather score49Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 82mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
82mm
Sun
7.3h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
49
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 82mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cape Town, The Western Cape, South Africa with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April22°C average high
April is close to Cape Town'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
April82mm average rain
April sits near Cape Town's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April7.3 hours average sun
April sits close to Cape Town's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April15°C average sea
April is below Cape Town's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and November to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April49 weather score
April sits close to Cape Town'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.
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