Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Stewart Island, New Zealand in April
Weather score14Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 122mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
122mm
Sun
3.1h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
14
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 122mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.1h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Stewart Island, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April14°C average high
April is close to Stewart Island'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
April122mm average rain
April is one of Stewart Island's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary to March and June to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April3.1 hours average sun
April is below Stewart Island's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April14°C average sea
April sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April14 weather score
April is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.