April verdict

Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand in April

Weather score26Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 128mm, so some wet days are possible.

April weather

Monthly averages

Temp

15°C

Rain

128mm

Sun

4.7h

Weather score

26

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

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

Showers

Rainfall averages 128mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Map

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Compare Nelson Lakes 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 Nelson Lakes 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.

April128mm average rain

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

Driest monthsFebruary to March

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

April4.7 hours average sun

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

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Weather score

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April26 weather score

April scores below Nelson Lakes 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.