Dunedin weather in April (New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Dunedin look like in April? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During April, Dunedin usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 15°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 6°C.

Precipitation

Dunedin in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 128 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dunedin climate page with graphs.

 

Dunedin, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 128 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 41%  

Where to go in New Zealand in April

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dunedin.

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