April in Cape Town averages highs of 22 °C (72 °F) and lows of 14 °C (57 °F), with about 3 rainy days and 11 h 17 min of daylight. The sea is cold, around 14 °C (57 °F).
April weather in Cape Town at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is April a good time to visit Cape Town?
Great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry. April is usually shoulder season in Cape Town: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in April 2026
- Fri 3 Apr: Good Friday public holiday
- Mon 6 Apr: Family Day public holiday
- Mon 27 Apr: Freedom Day public holiday
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Cape Town in April
April's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Table Mountain — cable car or hike; closes in strong wind outdoors
- Cape Point and Boulders penguins — full day outdoors
- V&A Waterfront outdoors
- Robben Island — book ahead outdoors
- Kirstenbosch Gardens outdoors
- Winelands day trip — Stellenbosch and Franschhoek outdoors
Where to stay: City Bowl or De Waterkant for central; Sea Point or Camps Bay for the coast; V&A Waterfront for convenience.
What to pack for Cape Town in April
- Light layers for the day and a jumper for evenings, which cool to 14 °C (57 °F).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Cape Town costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €35–85 | €100–230 |
Excluding flights. April is usually shoulder season in Cape Town: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
April in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 30° / 15° | 0 | Good time to go |
| Petra | 24° / 13° | 2 | Great time to go |
| Dubai | 32° / 22° | 1 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is April a good time to visit Cape Town?
By the numbers, April is a great time to go: comfortably warm and fairly dry, with average highs of 22 °C (72 °F) and about 3 rainy days. April is usually shoulder season in Cape Town: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are April, November, December.
How warm is Cape Town in April?
Average highs are 22 °C (72 °F) and lows 14 °C (57 °F) (2015–2024 averages). The sea is cold, around 14 °C (57 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in April?
Expect about 3 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 32 mm in total. It is the 3rd driest month of the year in Cape Town.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.