Napier weather in April (Hawke's Bay, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Napier in April? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Napier during April is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 20°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C.

Precipitation

Napier in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 175 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, April is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, November and December 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 Napier climate page with graphs.

 

Napier, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 175 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Napier, 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

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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