Month guide · Johannesburg · South Africa
Johannesburg in April
What April is really like in Johannesburg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: James Ball, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Johannesburg. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Clear autumn days with crisp evenings; Easter and school holidays make it busier at game reserves.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 8th-warmest month in Johannesburg: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with March (24°C (75°F)), April is cooler; by May highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:24
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 17:52
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
Winter (June–August). Dry, bright days and cold, sometimes frosty nights; excellent game viewing in nearby reserves.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is October at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in October). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Freedom Day — anniversary of the 1994 election (27 April)
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.
Gallery · Rosebank
Rosebank galleries and Keyes Art Mile
A cluster of commercial galleries around Jellicoe Avenue and Keyes Avenue shows leading contemporary South African and African artists, with design shops and restaurants in between.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Shopping
Historic site · Kliptown, Soweto
Walter Sisulu Square
Visit as part of a guided Soweto tour that includes Kliptown, and read the charter text inside the conical monument.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
Landmark · Soweto
Orlando Towers
Two decommissioned power-station cooling towers in Soweto, painted with murals and advertising, now host a bungee jump swinging between the towers and a viewing platform with panoramas over the township.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Views
- Photo spot
Architecture · Braamfontein
Nelson Mandela Bridge
Photograph it from the Braamfontein side in the early evening, and leave by car or ride-hailing rather than walking at night.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- After dark
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 10°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 Johannesburg?
One of the best months to visit Johannesburg, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Johannesburg?
It is one of the best months to visit Johannesburg. Clear autumn days with crisp evenings; Easter and school holidays make it busier at game reserves.
+How warm is Johannesburg in April?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Johannesburg in April?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.