Franz Josef weather in April (West Coast, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Franz Josef during April? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Franz Josef generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.

Franz Josef in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 302 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of rain are anticipated.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Franz Josef, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 302 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

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 Franz Josef in April?

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 in April.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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