Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Canterbury (New Zealand), New Zealand in April
Weather score31Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
64mm
Sun
5.1h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
31
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 64mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Canterbury (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April18°C average high
April is close to Canterbury (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
April64mm average rain
April is close to Canterbury (New Zealand)'s usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
April5.1 hours average sun
April sits close to Canterbury (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 and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April31 weather score
April scores below Canterbury (New Zealand)'s yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.