Weather in South Africa for April 2025
In general, the average temperature in South Africa at the beginning of April is 24.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 24.4 °C by the end of April.
The climate of South Africa in April is notably wet, with an average of 15 rainy days, and a total of 76.8 mm of precipitation.
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South Africa in April average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  26° | 2  26° | 3 25° | 4  23° | 5 25° | 6 25° | |
| 7 22° | 8 22° | 9 23° | 10 21° | 11 24° | 12 23° | 13 24° |
| 14 25° | 15 23° | 16 21° | 17  20° | 18 23° | 19 25° | 20 24° |
| 21 25° | 22 24° | 23 25° | 24 26° | 25 25° | 26 25° | 27 24° |
| 28 24° | 29 24° | 30 23° |
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Temperatures trend during April in South Africa
April weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 26° /14° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
| 2 Apr. | Heavy rain at times | 26° /15° | 1.4 mm | 7 | |
| 3 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /15° | 5.2 mm | 7 | |
| 4 Apr. | Sunny | 23° /14° | 10.7 mm | 6 | |
| 5 Apr. | Sunny | 25° /13° | 2.7 mm | 7 | |
| 6 Apr. | Sunny | 25° /14° | 6.1 mm | 7 | |
| 7 Apr. | Heavy rain at times | 22° /12° | 2 mm | 6 | |
| 8 Apr. | Sunny | 22° /12° | 5.8 mm | 6 | |
| 9 Apr. | Sunny | 23° /13° | 11.6 mm | 6 | |
| 10 Apr. | Sunny | 21° /12° | 9.4 mm | 6 | |
| 11 Apr. | Sunny | 24° /12° | 1 mm | 7 | |
| 12 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 23° /12° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 13 Apr. | Sunny | 24° /13° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 14 Apr. | Sunny | 25° /13° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 15 Apr. | Sunny | 23° /13° | 0.5 mm | 6 | |
| 16 Apr. | Sunny | 21° /12° | 6.4 mm | 6 | |
| 17 Apr. | Partly cloudy | 20° /12° | 4 mm | 6 | |
| 18 Apr. | Sunny | 23° /11° | 0.5 mm | 7 | |
| 19 Apr. | Sunny | 25° /12° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 20 Apr. | Sunny | 24° /12° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 21 Apr. | Sunny | 25° /12° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 22 Apr. | Sunny | 24° /14° | 1.7 mm | 7 | |
| 23 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 25° /13° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 24 Apr. | Sunny | 26° /13° | 0.2 mm | 7 | |
| 25 Apr. | Sunny | 25° /14° | 0.2 mm | 7 | |
| 26 Apr. | Sunny | 25° /13° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 27 Apr. | Sunny | 24° /12° | 0.8 mm | 7 | |
| 28 Apr. | Sunny | 24° /13° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
| 29 Apr. | Sunny | 24° /12° | 1 mm | 7 | |
| 30 Apr. | Sunny | 23° /12° | 4.6 mm | 7 | |
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Guide for South Africa in April
In South Africa, April marks the transition from summer to autumn, bringing pleasant weather across the country. At the beginning of the month, the northern regions, including Johannesburg and Pretoria, experience warm temperatures with an average high of 24° and a low of 10°.
The coastal areas, such as Cape Town and Durban, also enjoy mild temperatures, with average highs of 23° and lows of 14°. However, as the month progresses, the temperatures gradually decrease, particularly in the inland areas.
By the end of April, Johannesburg and Pretoria see average highs of 22° and lows of 8°, while Cape Town and Durban experience average highs of 21° and lows of 12°.
The weather in South Africa during April is generally dry and sunny, making it an ideal time to explore the country's diverse landscapes and wildlife. However, travelers should be prepared for cooler evenings, especially towards the end of the month.
Overall, April offers comfortable weather for outdoor activities and sightseeing, with fewer crowds compared to the peak summer months.
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