New Zealand weather in April - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

April is one of the best months for a holiday in New Zealand.
Daytime
18°
Night
13°
🌊 Sea
17°
☀️ Day length
11 h 01 min
Chance of rain
27%
Humid days
20%
WEATHER THROUGH THE YEARNew Zealand - April vs the year21°16°22°17°20°15°18°13°16°11°14°13°13°14°16°11°18°13°20°15°CHANCE OF RAIN (%)201916273235302740332524JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecWARMESTFeb (22°)COLDESTJul (13°)DRIESTMar (16%)WETTESTSep (40%)world-prices.com · 2026-07-08 · ★ best months
In April, New Zealand averages about 18° during the day and 13° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 27%). The sea is around 17°C - cold for swimming.

New Zealand weather all year - average temperatures and rain

MonthDayNightChance of rain
January ★ 21℃16℃20%
February ★ 22℃17℃19%
March ★ 20℃15℃16%
April 18℃13℃27%
May 16℃11℃32%
June 14℃9℃35%
July 13℃8℃30%
August 13℃8℃27%
September 14℃9℃40%
October ★ 16℃11℃33%
November ★ 18℃13℃25%
December ★ 20℃15℃24%
★ - months most often recommended for travel

Where is it warmest in New Zealand in April? Weather by city

PlaceDayNight🌊 SeaChance of rain
Auckland 20℃19℃19℃0%
Rotorua 20℃13℃-0%
Wellington 18℃12℃17℃48%
Christchurch 17℃7℃16℃47%
Palmerston North 16℃15℃-39%
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for New Zealand.

New Zealand weather - other months

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