Wellington weather in April (Wellington, New Zealand)

Curious about the April weather in Wellington? This guide provides all the details you need.

In April, Wellington generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 17°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Wellington in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 11 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 151 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Wellington, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 25 km/h  

Sunshine 151 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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 Wellington in April?

For visitors traveling to Wellington, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 15°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

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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