Monthly climate guide
Cape Town weather in April
Expect mild weather in Cape Town in April: afternoons reach about 19°C (67°F), while nights drop to around 16°C (61°F). Around 34 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as March and about the same as May.
What stands out in April
- Cape Town is usually about 4°C cooler than Stellenbosch, 40 km away, in April.
- Seasonally, April counts as mid-autumn in Cape Town — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
- Good walking weather for combining Robben Island and Table Mountain in one day.
Avg high
19°C
67°F
Avg low
16°C
61°F
Rainfall
34 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
25%
cloud · mostly sunny
Cape Town weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 65°F | 14 mm | 79% | 19% |
| February | 22°C / 71°F | 19°C / 65°F | 9 mm | 79% | 18% |
| March | 21°C / 69°F | 18°C / 64°F | 20 mm | 81% | 23% |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 16°C / 61°F | 34 mm | 79% | 25% |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 15°C / 59°F | 45 mm | 81% | 35% |
| June | 16°C / 62°F | 14°C / 57°F | 121 mm | 79% | 37% |
| July | 16°C / 60°F | 13°C / 56°F | 91 mm | 80% | 31% |
| August | 16°C / 60°F | 13°C / 55°F | 81 mm | 80% | 35% |
| September | 16°C / 62°F | 14°C / 56°F | 41 mm | 79% | 34% |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 15°C / 58°F | 29 mm | 80% | 28% |
| November | 19°C / 66°F | 16°C / 60°F | 27 mm | 78% | 27% |
| December | 21°C / 69°F | 17°C / 63°F | 11 mm | 78% | 22% |
What to pack for April
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- Sunglasses
Is April a good time to visit Cape Town?
Our Cape Town guide recommends: November to March, the Southern Hemisphere summer — outside this window, winter (June–August) brings more rain and wind.
Book the Table Mountain cableway or a hike for early in your trip if possible — it closes in high wind, so a flexible schedule helps.
Best time to visit Cape Town →Other South Africa cities in April
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Cape Town in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Cape Town?
April is a reasonable time for Cape Town: highs around 19°C and about 34 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Cape Town in April?
Average highs are about 19°C (67°F) and average lows about 16°C (61°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in April?
Cape Town typically gets around 34 mm of rain in April — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town?
November to March, the Southern Hemisphere summer — outside this window, winter (June–August) brings more rain and wind.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Cape Town (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.