Methven weather in April (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Is April a good time to explore Methven weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in Methven includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Methven in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. You can typically expect 9 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 161 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Methven, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (74 KM, 46 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 Methven, 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.

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

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Methven.

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