Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
April verdict
East Cape, New Zealand in April
Weather score35Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 181mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
181mm
Sun
5.5h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
35
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 181mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare East Cape, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April20°C average high
April is close to East Cape'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
April181mm average rain
April sits near East Cape's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April5.5 hours average sun
April sits close to East Cape'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
April19°C average sea
April sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April35 weather score
April sits close to East Cape's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.