South Africa Cape Town Weather in April — Climate Guide
April in Cape Town is high
April is high for Cape Town.
Mild autumn. Easter weekend has the only price spike; otherwise hotels ease back to normal.
Travel score
Cape Town April Weather Stats
Avg High
23°C
Avg Low
12°C
Rainy Days
6
50mm total
Sunshine
8h
Daily avg
Humidity
73%
moderate
UV Index
7
High
Wind
15 km/h
Gusts 30
Sea Temp
17°C
cold for swimming
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
April Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
15 μg/m³
PM10
28 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
24°C
Nighttime
12°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
15 km/h
Max gust 30 km/h
Activities Recommended for April
April Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Daytime 12-23°C
- Hotel rates back to normal post-summer
- Easter long weekend
Cons
- Rain starts increasing
April Events & Festivals
- Easter peak
- Korean spring break
Cape Town in April — Full Picture
Mild autumn. Easter weekend has the only price spike; otherwise hotels ease back to normal.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Light layers by day, sweater in the evening.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current23°C
12°C
6.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
17.7°C
7.7°C
8.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
22°C
12°C
5.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
26.7°C
15.7°C
3.7/mo
Cape Town Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Best) | 27° | 16° | 4d·15mm | 11h | 65% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| February (Best) | 27° | 16° | 4d·20mm | 11h | 65% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| March (Best) | 26° | 14° | 5d·25mm | 10h | 70% | 10 | Very busy | Peak |
| April (Best) | 23° | 12° | 6d·50mm | 8h | 73% | 7 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 20° | 10° | 8d·100mm | 6h | 78% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 18° | 8° | 9d·110mm | 6h | 80% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 17° | 7° | 9d·90mm | 6h | 80% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 18° | 8° | 8d·80mm | 7h | 75% | 4 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 20° | 10° | 7d·50mm | 8h | 70% | 6 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| October (Best) | 22° | 12° | 6d·35mm | 10h | 70% | 9 | Busy | Shoulder |
| November (Best) | 24° | 14° | 4d·20mm | 11h | 65% | 10 | Very busy | Peak |
| December (Best) | 26° | 15° | 3d·15mm | 11h | 65% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
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Cape Town April Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is April a good time to visit Cape Town?
Cape Town in April is high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Cape Town in April?
Cape Town April averages a high of 23°C and a low of 12°C.
Does it rain much in Cape Town in April?
Cape Town April averages 50mm of rainfall over about 6 rainy days.
What should I wear in Cape Town in April?
Light layers by day, sweater in the evening.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Cape Town in April?
Cape Town April sunrise is 06:50 and sunset is 18:25, with 11h 35min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Cape Town in April?
Cape Town April air quality (AQI) averages 40, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 15μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Cape Town in April?
In April, Cape Town is great for Table Mountain, Cape Point, Stellenbosch winelands.
Is April peak season in Cape Town?
Cape Town April crowds are busy and prices are shoulder. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.