2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Cape Town in April

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

April is a good time to visit Cape Town. Cape Town has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 23°C, lows of 13°C, and approximately 5 rainy days per month.

Avg High

23°C

Avg Low

13°C

Rainy days

5days

Daylight

11.3h

Is April a good time to visit Cape Town?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

7:09 AM

Sunset

6:25 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 27°C 17°C 4 Excellent (best)
February 29°C 17°C 2 Excellent (best)
March 26°C 16°C 1 Excellent (best)
April 23°C 13°C 5 Good
May 22°C 12°C 7 Good
June 19°C 10°C 8 Good
July 18°C 9°C 7 Good
August 16°C 8°C 12 Good
September 18°C 10°C 8 Good
October 21°C 12°C 5 Good
November 23°C 14°C 8 Excellent (best)
December 25°C 16°C 1 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for April

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is April a good time to visit Cape Town? +

April is typically Good for visiting Cape Town, with average highs of 23°C and around 5 rainy days.

What should I pack for Cape Town in April? +

With highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in April? +

Cape Town typically sees around 5 rainy days in April.

How many hours of daylight are there in Cape Town in April? +

In April, Cape Town gets approximately 11.3 hours of daylight per day.

Is April peak season in Cape Town? +

No, April is not peak season in Cape Town. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Cape Town? +

The best months to visit Cape Town are November, December, January, February, March, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Africa/Johannesburg)

Last Updated: January 2026

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