April weather forecast
New Zealand

As autumn deepens in New Zealand, April experiences a more significant drop in temperatures compared to the preceding month. In the North Island, regions such as Auckland and Wellington see average temperatures decrease to about 15°C (59°F). The South Island's cities, including Christchurch and Dunedin, experience cooler conditions, with average temperatures around 12°C (53.6°F).

The far north of the North Island continues to cool down from its typically sub-tropical climate, with temperatures becoming more temperate. Areas of the South Island like Central Otago and Canterbury's interior also experience this cooling trend, with the influence of the Foehn winds becoming negligible.

In comparison to March, April marks a significant transition towards colder weather. The duration of daylight further decreases, with around four to five hours of sunshine each day, which heralds the onset of winter. Despite shorter days, the mild climate of April is well-suited to outdoor activities without the extreme heat of the summer months.

Historical climate data for April does not typically register any extreme temperature highs or lows. Instead, the month remains temperately cool with a steady decrease in temperature as winter approaches. Additionally, there is a slight rise in precipitation compared to the summer months, although it is still relatively low compared to the wetter winter period.

Sea temperatures during April range from 15°C (59°F) to 18°C (64.4°F), cooler than in the summer and early autumn months, but still feasible for water-based activities. The risk of tropical cyclones is significantly lower during this month, aligning with the calmer, cooler weather.

Moving forward, May brings further cooling and more variability in the weather as autumn transitions to winter, with shorter days and colder nights becoming increasingly prominent.

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• Auckland - April »
  April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Auckland and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. On the last day of April, in Auckland sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 5:36 pm NZST.
• Wellington - April »
  April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Wellington, and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. On the last day of April, in Wellington, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:28 pm NZST.
• Christchurch - April »
  In Christchurch during April, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. In Christchurch, during April, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.
• Hamilton - April »
  April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Hamilton and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. On the first day of April in Hamilton sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:12 pm NZDT.
• Tauranga - April »
  April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Tauranga, and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. On the first day of April in Tauranga, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:29 am and sunset at 7:09 pm NZDT.
• Napier - April »
  April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Napier, New Zealand, and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. In Napier in April, during 7.1 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Dunedin - April »
  April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Dunedin and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. When does Daylight Saving Time end in April in Dunedin?
• Palmerston North - April »
  April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Palmerston North and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. When does Daylight Saving Time end in April in Palmerston North?
• Nelson - April »
  April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Nelson and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. When does Daylight Saving Time end in April in Nelson?
• Rotorua - April »
  April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Rotorua, and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. When does Daylight Saving Time end in April in Rotorua?
• New Plymouth - April »
  April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in New Plymouth and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. In New Plymouth, New Zealand, in April, the average water temperature is 18°C (64.4°F).
• Whangarei - April »
  April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Whangarei, and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. In Whangarei, New Zealand, during April, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.