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Lake Pukaki Weather in April

With daytime temperatures of 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows of 6°C (43°F), April in Lake Pukaki brings moderate temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 99 mm (3.9 in) falls on average.

Rainfall in Lake Pukaki in April

Records from the past 30 years suggest around 9 days of rain, with 99 mm (3.9 in) average for the month. Individual showers can be quite heavy this month. A proper umbrella or rain jacket is worth having.

Temperature in Lake Pukaki in April

Daytime highs in Lake Pukaki in April reach 15°C (59°F), with nights around 6°C (43°F). Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. With lows around 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

Lake Pukaki Temperature in April

Min Temperature

6°C (43°F)

Max Temperature

15°C (59°F)

Chance of Rain

30%

Precipitation

99 mm (3.9 in)

Rainy days

9 days

Lake Pukaki Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Lake Pukaki - and find the best time to visit.

January

20°C (68°F)View January → February

20°C (68°F)View February → March

18°C (64°F)View March → April

15°C (59°F)View April → May

11°C (52°F)View May → June

7°C (45°F)View June → July

6°C (43°F)View July → August

8°C (46°F)View August → September

10°C (50°F)View September → This monthOctober

13°C (55°F)View October → November

15°C (59°F)View November → December

18°C (64°F)View December →

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Best Places 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. See all of New Zealand in April →

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in April: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in April: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

What to Wear in Lake Pukaki in April

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in April, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags.