Contents
- Weather in April
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in April
- Average pressure in April
- Average wind speed in April
- Average humidity in April
- Average rainfall in April
- Average rainfall days in April
- Average sea temperature in April
- Average daylight in April
- Average sunshine in April
- Average sunshine days in April
- Average UV index in April
- Average cloud cover in April
- Average visibility in April
Weather in April
Temperature
Cape Town greets April with an average high-temperature of a pleasant 22.5°C (72.5°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. Cape Town's April nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 15°C (59°F).Humidity
February, April and December, with an average relative humidity of 68%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Cape Town, South Africa, during April, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 111 rainfall days, and 435mm (17.13") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In Cape Town, in April, the average water temperature is 16.6°C (61.9°F).Note: Most people do not enjoy swimming in water that is 16.6°C (61.9°F). Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as the water temperature dips under 21°C (69.8°F).
Daylight
In Cape Town, the average length of the day in April is 11h and 14min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:06 SAST.
Sunshine
In Cape Town, the average sunshine in April is 8.6h.UV index
In Cape Town, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In April, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
Frequently asked questions
What are April temperatures in Cape Town?
What are the least humid months in Cape Town?
What is the average humidity in April in Cape Town?
How many days does it rain in April in Cape Town?
How cold is the water in April in Cape Town?
How many hours of daylight does Cape Town have in April?
When is the sunrise / sunset in April in Cape Town?
How many hours of sunshine does Cape Town have in April?
What is the UV index reading in April in Cape Town?
Average temperature in April
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average high temperature in April: 22.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (26.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (16.6°C).
- Average low temperature in April: 15°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (17.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (10.2°C).
Average pressure in April
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average pressure in April: 1017.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1022mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.4mbar).
Average wind speed in April
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average wind speed in April: 14.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13.4km/h).
Average humidity in April
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average humidity in April: 68%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, August and September (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, April and December (68%).
Average rainfall in April
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average rainfall in April: 32mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (98mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (7mm).
Average rainfall days in April
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average rainfall days in April: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average sea temperature in April
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average sea temperature in April: 16.6°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is January (18.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July, August and September (15.3°C).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average daylight in April: 11h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in April: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in April
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average sunshine days in April: 19.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).
Average UV index in April
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average UV index in April: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in April
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average cloud cover in April: 24
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in April
Cape Town, South Africa
- Average visibility in April: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
Cape Town, South Africa
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