Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Queenstown (New Zealand), New Zealand in April
Weather score27Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 88mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
88mm
Sun
4.1h
Weather score
27
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 88mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Queenstown (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April13°C average high
April is close to Queenstown (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
April88mm average rain
April sits near Queenstown (New Zealand)'s yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary, April, June to August, and November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April4.1 hours average sun
April sits close to Queenstown (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.
Weather score
April27 weather score
April scores below Queenstown (New Zealand)'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.