Cape Town Weather in April

What's the weather like in Cape Town (Western Cape) in April 2024?

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.

Cape Town weather averages (imperial / metric)
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

Cape Town average temperature in April

April rainfall

Cape Town average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

Cape Town average rain in April

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 2024.

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Cape Town weather stats

Cape Town weather statistics
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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