Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
New Zealand in April
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 134mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
134mm
Sun
4.7h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
29
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 134mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April17°C average high
April is close to New Zealand'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
April134mm average rain
April sits near New Zealand's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April4.7 hours average sun
April sits close to New Zealand's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April15°C average sea
April sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April29 weather score
April sits close to New Zealand's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.