April weather forecast
Makaraka, New Zealand

April

Weather in April

April, like March, in Makaraka, New Zealand, is another comfortable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 17.8°C (64°F) and min 12.1°C (53.8°F).

Temperature

As Makaraka welcomes April, the average high-temperature is noted at a comfortable 17.8°C (64°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. In April, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 12.1°C (53.8°F).

Humidity

April, June and July, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In April, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout April, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.8 rainfall days, and 492mm (19.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Makaraka, the average length of the day in April is 11h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:01 pm NZDT. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:20 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

In April, the average sunshine in Makaraka is 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature?
During April, Makaraka experiences an average high-temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) and a low-temperature of 12.1°C (53.8°F).
What is the most humid month?
April, June and July, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.
What is the average humidity in April?
The average relative humidity in April is 80%.
How many days does it rain in April in Makaraka?
In Makaraka, in April, during 13.4 rainfall days, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in April?
In Makaraka, the average day length in April is 11h and 5min.
When are sunrise and sunset in April in Makaraka?
In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:22 am and sunset at 7:01 pm NZDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 5:20 pm NZST.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in April?
On Sunday, 07. April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. The next DST starts on Sunday, 29. September 2024, at 2:00 am.
How many hours of sunshine does Makaraka have in April?
In April, the average sunshine duration is 7h.
What is the UV index intensity in April?
In April, the average daily maximum UV index in Makaraka is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in April
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in April: 17.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 12.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (7.5°C).

Average pressure in April
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in April: 1017.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in April: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in April
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in April: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).

Average rainfall in April
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in April: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (64mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and May (30mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in April: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.4 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in April: 11h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in April
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in April: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).

Average UV index in April
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in April: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in April
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in April: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in April
Makaraka, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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