Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Kaikoura, New Zealand in April
Weather score31Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
93mm
Sun
5.2h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
31
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 93mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kaikoura, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April17°C average high
April is close to Kaikoura'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
April93mm average rain
April sits near Kaikoura's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April, June, and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April5.2 hours average sun
April sits close to Kaikoura'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
April15°C average sea
April is close to Kaikoura's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April31 weather score
April sits close to Kaikoura'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.