Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand in April
Weather score11Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 240mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
240mm
Sun
4.2h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
11
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 240mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April13°C average high
April is close to Arthur's Pass National Park'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
April240mm average rain
April sits near Arthur's Pass National Park's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to March and June
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April4.2 hours average sun
April is below Arthur's Pass National Park's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April16°C average sea
April is close to Arthur's Pass National Park's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April11 weather score
April scores below Arthur's Pass National Park's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.