April weather - Autumn 2024 - Pretoria, South Africa

Weather in April
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in April
Average pressure in April
Average wind speed in April
Average humidity in April
Average rainfall in April
Average rainfall days in April
Average daylight in April
Average sunshine in April
Average sunshine days in April
Average UV index in April
Average cloud cover in April
Average visibility in April

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Weather in April

April begins with a discernible shift in the weather in Pretoria; summer gives way to autumn. The transformation is primarily marked by a significant drop in temperature to a maximum average of 24°C (75.2°F). Rainfall dwindles compared to the preceding months, ushering in drier days. Skies over Pretoria become clearer, and there is noticeably less cloud cover during the day. As April fades into May, the weather continues to cool, prompting one to start dusting off their winter wardrobe.

Temperature

The advent of April brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 27.2°C (81°F) in March to a still warm 24°C (75.2°F). During April, Pretoria sees a mean low-temperature of 13.2°C (55.8°F).

Humidity

In Pretoria, the average relative humidity in April is 57%.

Rainfall

In Pretoria, during April, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.8 rainfall days, and 421mm (16.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Pretoria is 11h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:38 SAST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Pretoria, South Africa, is 7.6h.

UV index

In Pretoria, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in April translates into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are April temperatures in Pretoria?

During April, Pretoria experiences an average high-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) and a low-temperature of 13.2°C (55.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in March is computed to be 28°C (82.4°F).

What is the average humidity in April in Pretoria?

In April, the average relative humidity in Pretoria is 57%.

How many days does it rain in April in Pretoria?

In Pretoria, in April, during 10.3 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April in Pretoria?

In Pretoria, South Africa, the average day length in April is 11h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Pretoria?

On the first day of April in Pretoria, South Africa, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 17:38 SAST.

How long on average sun shines in April in Pretoria?

In Pretoria, the average sunshine duration in April is 7.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in April in Pretoria?

In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Pretoria is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M April M J J A S O N D

Mar

April

May

Average high temperature

27.2°C 81°F

24°C 75.2°F

22.3°C 72.1°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.1km/h 5.7mph

8.8km/h 5.5mph

8km/h 5mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.8

26.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

21%

20%

Average visibility

10km 6.2mi

Average temperature in April
Pretoria, South Africa

Average high temperature in April: 24°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (19.1°C).

Average low temperature in April: 13.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and December (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (6.9°C).

Average pressure in April
Pretoria, South Africa

Average pressure in April: 1018.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1024.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Pretoria, South Africa

Average wind speed in April: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.3km/h).

Average humidity in April
Pretoria, South Africa

Average humidity in April: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (35%).

Average rainfall in April
Pretoria, South Africa

Average rainfall in April: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (92mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Pretoria, South Africa

Average rainfall days in April: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.1 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Pretoria, South Africa

Average daylight in April: 11h and 3min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).

Average sunshine in April: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in April
Pretoria, South Africa

Average sunshine days in April: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (6.5 days).

Average UV index in April
Pretoria, South Africa

Average UV index in April: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in April
Pretoria, South Africa

Average cloud cover in April: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in April
Pretoria, South Africa

Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).

April weather forecast
Pretoria, South Africa

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