Harrismith in April
8.0out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Mild: highs around 21°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
21°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
8Rainy days (47 mm)
11:19 hDaylight
06:24Sunrise · 17:43 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 21°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in April is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 14°C | 170 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.1 |
| February | 25°C | 14°C | 128 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.8 |
| March | 23°C | 12°C | 98 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.2 |
| April | 21°C | 9°C | 47 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| May | 19°C | 6°C | 18 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.3 |
| June | 17°C | 3°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.0 |
| July | 17°C | 2°C | 11 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.0 |
| August | 19°C | 5°C | 23 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.2 |
| September | 23°C | 8°C | 32 mm | 5 | – | – | 8.4 |
| October | 23°C | 10°C | 90 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| November | 24°C | 11°C | 125 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 25°C | 13°C | 174 mm | 19 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Harrismith in April?
Daytime highs average 21°C and nights about 9°C.
When is the best time to visit Harrismith?
The best months are September, May, August, April.