Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Macquarie Island, Antarctica in April
Weather score13Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
7°C
Rain
96mm
Sun
1.7h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
13
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 1.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Macquarie Island, Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April7°C average high
April is close to Macquarie Island's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April96mm average rain
April is close to Macquarie Island's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
April1.7 hours average sun
April sits close to Macquarie Island's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April6°C average sea
April sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 7°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April13 weather score
April is close to Macquarie Island's usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.