SeasonMapPlettenberg Bay weather in April
South Africa
April in Plettenberg Bay: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Plettenberg Bay · #511 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Plettenberg Bay climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sea temperature | 18°C / 64°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 37 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Plettenberg Bay in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyTerm 1–2 (autumn) break in South Africa, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Plettenberg Bay's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherPlettenberg Bay's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Plettenberg Bay — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Plettenberg Bay in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Plettenberg Bay?
- April in Plettenberg Bay: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Plettenberg Bay on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Plettenberg Bay in April?
- In April, Plettenberg Bay averages a daily high of 21.3°C and a low of 14.6°C, with about 36.9 mm of rain over roughly 7.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Plettenberg Bay in April?
- Plettenberg Bay has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in April.
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Similar destinations in Southern Africa — April
Within 300 km: Port Elizabeth's Ironman African Championship on 19 Apr.