April verdict

Fiordland National Park, New Zealand in April

Weather score15Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 204mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

April weather

Monthly averages

Temp

15°C

Rain

204mm

Sun

3.9h

Sea

16°C

Weather score

15

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.

Wet

Rainfall averages 204mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 3.9h 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 Fiordland National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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April15°C average high

April is close to Fiordland 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.

April204mm average rain

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

Driest monthsFebruary and June to August

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

April3.9 hours average sun

April sits close to Fiordland National Park's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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April16°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 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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April15 weather score

April scores below Fiordland National Park's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February

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