Temperatures in April
It's pleasantly warm in April in New Zealand with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for New Zealand in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in New Zealand with warm temperatures, averaging around 23°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature drops to around 21°C, with nights close to 15°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in New Zealand will be around 20°C, with nights close to 14°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 72 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 38% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for New Zealand. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
New Zealand in April |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
21°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
23°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
19°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
72 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 7 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit New Zealand?
Want nice weather? Then April is a great time to be in New Zealand. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for New Zealand in April
With 26°C, New Zealand hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 6°C to a high of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in New Zealand
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in New Zealand, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in April in New Zealand
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Daily Precipitation in April in New Zealand
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for New Zealand, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 11 days of rain in New Zealand.
Daily UV Index in April in New Zealand
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in New Zealand, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in New Zealand Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in New Zealand, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in New Zealand Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in New Zealand, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in April for New Zealand
Click on a specific day in April for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in New Zealand. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in April in New Zealand
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I walked around Claro a lot without sweating and wearing the right clothes. Cold nights are a challenge, however. Beautiful scenery despite the changeable weather.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in New Zealand by Month
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