Monthly climate guide
Hermanus weather in April
Expect warm weather in Hermanus in April: afternoons reach about 22°C (72°F), while nights drop to around 14°C (57°F). Around 32 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than March and 2°C warmer than May.
What stands out in April
- Just 90 km apart, but Hermanus runs about 3°C warmer than Cape Town this month.
- April brings mid-autumn to Hermanus — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
Avg high
22°C
72°F
Avg low
14°C
57°F
Rainfall
32 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
75%
relative
Sky
35%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Hermanus weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 78°F | 18°C / 64°F | 32 mm | 71% | 34% |
| February | 26°C / 78°F | 17°C / 63°F | 23 mm | 72% | 31% |
| March | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 61°F | 40 mm | 75% | 37% |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 32 mm | 75% | 35% |
| May | 20°C / 67°F | 13°C / 55°F | 35 mm | 78% | 41% |
| June | 17°C / 63°F | 11°C / 51°F | 81 mm | 78% | 42% |
| July | 17°C / 62°F | 10°C / 50°F | 66 mm | 80% | 38% |
| August | 17°C / 62°F | 10°C / 50°F | 66 mm | 80% | 40% |
| September | 18°C / 65°F | 11°C / 52°F | 42 mm | 77% | 42% |
| October | 21°C / 69°F | 13°C / 55°F | 43 mm | 75% | 41% |
| November | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 36 mm | 72% | 41% |
| December | 24°C / 76°F | 16°C / 61°F | 16 mm | 71% | 36% |
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 Hermanus?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Hermanus →Other South Africa cities in April
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Hermanus in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Hermanus?
April is a reasonable time for Hermanus: highs around 22°C and about 32 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Hermanus in April?
Average highs are about 22°C (72°F) and average lows about 14°C (57°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Hermanus in April?
Hermanus typically gets around 32 mm of rain in April — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Hermanus (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.