Invercargill weather in April (Southland, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Invercargill in April? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Invercargill generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Invercargill in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 119 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Invercargill, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 84%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 119 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 33%  

Where to go in New Zealand in April

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Invercargill in April?

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 in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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