April verdict

Australia in April

Weather score58Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Australia travel weather guide
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April weather

Monthly averages

Temp

24°C

Rain

71mm

Sun

6.7h

Sea

14°C

Weather score

58

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 71mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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April24°C average high

April is close to Australia's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary and November to December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

April71mm average rain

April sits near Australia's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.

Driest monthsAugust to November

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

April6.7 hours average sun

April is below Australia's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and September to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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April14°C average sea

April is one of Australia's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaJanuary to May

Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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April58 weather score

April sits close to Australia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsSeptember to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.