Best time to visit South Africa in April
April is a less ideal time to visit South Africa — the country-average travel-comfort score is 86/100. The best months are September, March, May.
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Weather in South Africa in April
Typical weather across South Africa in April: average high 23°C, low 13.5°C, about 69.1 mm of rain, and 9.7 hours of sunshine per day. Among South Africa's cities, Cape Town has the best weather in April (score 92/100, April climate details).
| Metric | South Africa avg | Best city (Cape Town) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 86 | 92 |
| High / Low | 23° / 13.5° | 21.9° / 14.1° |
| Precipitation | 69.1 mm | 173.6 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 9.7 | 9.7 |
Is April recommended?
April is not the best month to visit South Africa. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for South Africa.
When to visit South Africa in other months
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