Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Cape Town in April
Cape Town edges cooler than March, with highs of 67°F (19°C), lows of 61°F (16°C) and about 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain.
April opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 99/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 67°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 1.5 in (37 mm)
- Humidity
- 80%
- Cloud cover
- 32%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 09 min
- Comfort score
- 99/100 · Great
What April feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 67°F (19°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 61°F (16°C).
About 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's April.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 32%.
Plan around April
April is one of Cape Town's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April & May and October – January.
- Comfort improves from 93/100 in March to 99/100.
- April sits inside the Oct – Apr window our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route recommends.
What to pack for April
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 61°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Cape Town in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Chapman's Peak Drive
Toll road cut into cliffs between Hout Bay and Noordhoek, with pullouts over the Atlantic.
Why now April scores 99/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Gardens of native fynbos on the eastern slope of Table Mountain, with a canopy walkway called the Boomslang.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 1.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Boulders Beach
Sheltered coves near Simon's Town home to a colony of African penguins, viewed from boardwalks.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Zeitz MOCAA
Contemporary African art inside a converted grain silo, with a striking carved atrium.
Bo-Kaap
Hillside quarter of bright houses and mosques, the historic heart of the Cape Malay community.
Nearby in April
- Stellenbosch & Franschhoek in April~25 mi · highs 73°F, 1.9 in rain · 4°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Knysna & Plettenberg Bay in April~265 mi · highs 76°F, 1.7 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Cape Town in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Cape Town?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 99/100. Expect highs of 67°F (19°C) and 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain. April is inside the Oct – Apr window our Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route recommends.
How hot is Cape Town in April?
Average highs are 67°F (19°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in April?
Not much: about 1.5 in (37 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 19.3 in (489 mm).
What should I pack for Cape Town in April?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 61°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in April
- Cape Town, Winelands & Garden Route Oct – Apr
Planning Cape Town in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.