Cape Town Weather in April
What's the weather like in Cape Town (Western Cape) in April 2026?
The climate in Cape Town during April can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
April is in the fall / autumn in Cape Town and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 12.1°C 53.8°F |
| Average temperature | 17°C 62.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 82 mm 3.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 17.4°C 63.2°F |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Windspeed | 14.8kph 9 mph |
On average April is the 6th wettest month of the year in Cape Town with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
April temperatures in Cape Town
April rainfall
April hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Cape Town in April 2025.
Other monthly averages
Cape Town weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 31mm 1.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 11hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
| Wettest month: | June | 189mm 7.4ins |
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