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Otaki Weather in April

April in Otaki brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 17°C (63°F) and nights around 11°C (52°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 132 mm (5.2 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Otaki in April

You can expect rain on around 11 days based on historical patterns, with 132 mm (5.2 in) average for the month. When it rains this month, it tends to come down fairly heavily. Showers can be substantial even if they don't last all day.

Temperature in Otaki in April

Otaki in April gets highs of 17°C (63°F) during the day and drops to 11°C (52°F) at night. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights cool down to 11°C (52°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Otaki in April

The area enjoys a balanced 147 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. January and February typically offer the best weather for Otaki.

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Otaki Temperature in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C (52°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 132 mm (5.2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 147 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Palmerston North, New Zealand (59 KM, 36 Miles).

Best Places in New Zealand in April

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Otaki in April

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in April. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Sunglasses could come in handy during the sunnier parts of your trip.

What To Do in Otaki in April

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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