Weather · AprilSouth Africa weather in April
Temperature, rain, what to pack, this month's events and prices
April in South Africa: an average of 18°, about 2 mm of rain for the month. Roughly 11h 22m of daylight, with light from about 06:26 to 17:48. April is comfortable for a trip to South Africa — good weather without the peak. A reasonable balance of price and experience.
South Africa in April
April in South Africa, what works
Good weather for city walks, museums, markets and easy hikes. Bring a layer for the evening. Not really beach weather, but great for covering ground on foot.
What to pack: Layers: a shirt, a thin sweater and a light jacket for the evening. Comfortable closed shoes.
Japan, Peak sakura early in the month — book accommodation months ahead.
Spain, Andalusia is perfect: Seville, Granada, Córdoba before the heat.
Greece, The islands waking up, wildflowers, prices still low.April in South Africa, FAQ
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South Africa — flights & hotels
Check prices for your dates. Booking early is well below the last-minute price.
Check flight prices to South Africa, every airline at once.
Rates in South Africa shift daily. See what your night costs now.
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Sources: Climate: Open-Meteo 1991-2020 · Daylight: astronomical calculation · Holidays: date-holidays dataset