Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across New Zealand this April.
New Zealand, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in April ranging from 10°C (50°F) in Mount Cook Village to 22°C (72°F) in Mangonui. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Mangonui and 1°C (34°F) in Mount Cook Village.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in April: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Auckland. That makes April a pleasant month for New Zealand.
Auckland sees nighttime lows close to 14°C (57°F) in April.
Data insights from our comprehensive database indicate that Mangonui is the city with the highest warmth. Daytime peaks average near 22°C (72°F), while the nights are characterized by a low temperature close to 14°C (57°F).
In our database, Mount Cook Village is the chilliest city in April in New Zealand. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 10°C (50°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 1°C (34°F).
Across New Zealand, sunshine in April ranges from moderately sunny in Invercargill (119 hours) to sunny in Nelson (195 hours).
Across New Zealand, sea temperatures in April range from cold at 12°C (54°F) in Invercargill to good at 20°C (68°F) in Paihia — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.
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