Month guide · Cape Town · South Africa
Cape Town in April
What April is really like in Cape Town: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Cape Town. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Mild, still days and autumn light; Easter brings a short spike in local visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Cape Town: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with March (25°C (77°F)), April is cooler; by May highs drop to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:09
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:24
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Winter (June–August). Cool and wet with passing cold fronts, green mountains, whales in False Bay and the lowest hotel rates; the cableway closes on stormy days.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Two Oceans Marathon — ultra and half marathon (usually Easter weekend)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Castle · City Bowl
Castle of Good Hope
Built by the Dutch East India Company between 1666 and 1679, the pentagonal castle is the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Kids
Museum · City Bowl
Iziko South African Museum
Combine it with a planetarium show on a rainy afternoon with children.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
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Neighbourhood · Kalk Bay
Kalk Bay harbour and village
Kalk Bay is a fishing village on False Bay where boats unload their catch in the small harbour and seals wait for scraps.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
Historic site · Constantia
Groot Constantia
Arrange a ride-hail or driver so nobody needs to drive after tasting.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Couples
- Food
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 12°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Cape Town?
One of the best months to visit Cape Town, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are February–March and November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Cape Town?
It is one of the best months to visit Cape Town. Mild, still days and autumn light; Easter brings a short spike in local visitors.
+How warm is Cape Town in April?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cape Town in April?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.