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Dunedin weather in April (Otago, New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Dunedin this April? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In April, Dunedin usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 16°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Dunedin in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 128 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dunedin, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 66 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 128 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 41% *  
Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (25 KM, 15 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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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?

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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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