Contents
- Weather in April
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in April
- Average pressure in April
- Average wind speed in April
- Average humidity in April
- Average rainfall in April
- Average rainfall days in April
- Average snowfall in April
- Average snowfall days in April
- Average sea temperature in April
- Average daylight in April
- Average sunshine in April
- Average sunshine days in April
- Average UV index in April
- Average cloud cover in April
- Average visibility in April
Weather in April
Temperature
April ushers in an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 16.2°C (61.2°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. In April, Christchurch experiences a temperature dip to an average of 8.3°C (46.9°F) at night.Humidity
In April, the average relative humidity in Christchurch, New Zealand, is 77%.Rainfall
In Christchurch, during April, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. In Christchurch, New Zealand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.3 days and collects up to 300mm (11.81") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Christchurch, snow does not fall in January through May, October through December.Sea temperature
In Christchurch, the average seawater temperature in April is 13.7°C (56.7°F).Note: One needs to be cautious in 13.7°C (56.7°F) waters. 13°C (55.4°F) is already forbidding, but sub-10°C (14°F) can seriously disrupt your breathing and lead to a frigid shock, considering one's well-being.
Daylight
In April, the average length of the day in Christchurch is 10h and 54min.On the first day of April in Christchurch, sunrise is at 7:46 am and sunset at 7:20 pm NZDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 5:33 pm NZST.
Note: On Sunday, 07. April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 29. September 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from NZST to NZDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in April is 7.4h.UV index
April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during April translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in April in Christchurch?
How many hours of sunshine does Christchurch have in April?
When is the lowest UV index in Christchurch?
How high is the UV index in April in Christchurch?
Average temperature in April
Christchurch, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in April: 16.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.3°C).
- Average low temperature in April: 8.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.8°C).
Average pressure in April
Christchurch, New Zealand
- Average pressure in April: 1015.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.9mbar).
Average wind speed in April
Christchurch, New Zealand
- Average wind speed in April: 12.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.4km/h).
Average humidity in April
Christchurch, New Zealand
- Average humidity in April: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (70%).
Average rainfall in April
Christchurch, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in April: 26mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (14mm).
Average rainfall days in April
Christchurch, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in April: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (8 days).
Average snowfall in April
Christchurch, New Zealand
- Average snowfall in April: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is August (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in April
Christchurch, New Zealand
- Average snowfall days in April: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are June and August (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in April
Christchurch, New Zealand
- Average sea temperature in April: 13.7°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (16.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (9.5°C).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Christchurch, New Zealand
- Average daylight in April: 10h and 5min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in April: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in April
Christchurch, New Zealand
- Average sunshine days in April: 19 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
Average UV index in April
Christchurch, New Zealand
- Average UV index in April: 3
The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in April
Christchurch, New Zealand
- Average cloud cover in April: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, February, March and May (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in April
Christchurch, New Zealand
- Average visibility in April: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August, September, October and November (9km).
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