Weather in April in Australia
Considering a trip to Australia this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Australia in April?
Australia has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from moderate to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is moderate in Bronte at 14°C and very warm in Kununurra at 37°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Kununurra and 5°C in Bronte.
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In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Coober Pedy with an average of 12 mm to heavy rainfall in Innisfail with 262 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 180 hours of sunlight anticipated in Melbourne. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in Australia for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Australia climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Australia?
Melbourne
In April Melbourne generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sydney
In April Sydney generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Gold Coast
In April Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Brisbane
In April Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Perth
In April Perth generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Australia?
We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Australia. Typically, the climate in Melbourne is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Melbourne. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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