Cape Town · April
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 72°F, dipping to 58°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
72° / 58°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
7/mo
Wind
13 mph
What April feels like in Cape Town
Sunrise
07:09
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:23
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Cape Town in April
The kit for April in Cape Town: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
April vs the surrounding months
vs March
-3° avg high
-1 rain days
Cape Town in March →
April
72°F avg high
7 rain days
Best: morning
vs May
+5° avg high
-4 rain days
Cape Town in May →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Cape Town in April?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Cape Town in April?+
Average high 72°F, average low 58°F.
How does April compare to surrounding months in Cape Town?+
Compared to March (avg high 75°F), April is cooler. Compared to May (avg high 67°F), April is warmer.
Does it rain often in Cape Town in April?+
Expect about 7 measurable rain days in April, on average.