Awatuna weather in April (West Coast, New Zealand)

What is the weather forecast for Awatuna in April? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Awatuna includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Awatuna in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 240 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 142 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Awatuna. February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Awatuna, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 240 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 142 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (11 KM, 7 Miles).

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.

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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?

For visitors traveling to Awatuna, 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 14°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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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