Monthly climate guide
Plettenberg Bay weather in April
With highs near 23°C (73°F) and lows around 13°C (56°F), April feels warm in Plettenberg Bay. Rainfall averages about 39 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is 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 110 km apart, but Plettenberg Bay runs about 2°C cooler than Mossel Bay this month.
- April brings mid-autumn to Plettenberg Bay — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
13°C
56°F
Rainfall
39 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
71%
relative
Sky
46%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Plettenberg Bay weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 80°F | 17°C / 62°F | 46 mm | 72% | 47% |
| February | 26°C / 79°F | 17°C / 62°F | 46 mm | 73% | 44% |
| March | 25°C / 77°F | 16°C / 60°F | 53 mm | 74% | 47% |
| April | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 56°F | 39 mm | 71% | 46% |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 12°C / 54°F | 32 mm | 69% | 50% |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 10°C / 50°F | 41 mm | 67% | 47% |
| July | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 49°F | 46 mm | 69% | 45% |
| August | 18°C / 65°F | 10°C / 49°F | 58 mm | 71% | 47% |
| September | 20°C / 67°F | 11°C / 51°F | 58 mm | 73% | 50% |
| October | 22°C / 71°F | 12°C / 54°F | 52 mm | 72% | 52% |
| November | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 55°F | 59 mm | 72% | 51% |
| December | 25°C / 77°F | 15°C / 60°F | 31 mm | 72% | 47% |
What to pack for April
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is April a good time to visit Plettenberg Bay?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Plettenberg Bay →Other South Africa cities in April
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Plettenberg Bay in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Plettenberg Bay?
Yes. April is one of the best months for Plettenberg Bay, with highs around 23°C and about 39 mm of rain.
How warm is Plettenberg Bay in April?
Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 13°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Plettenberg Bay in April?
Plettenberg Bay typically gets around 39 mm of rain in April — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Plettenberg Bay (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.