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Otira Weather in April

April in Otira averages 13°C (55°F) during the day and 5°C (41°F) at night. April is part of the rainy season, with around 234 mm (9.2 in) of rainfall and frequent showers.

Rainfall in Otira in April

As part of the rainy season, Otira sees around 15 days of rain in April, with an average of 234 mm (9.2 in). With high rainfall totals spread across the month, individual showers can be very heavy. Waterproof gear is strongly recommended.

Temperature in Otira in April

Temperatures in Otira in April top out at 13°C (55°F) and drop to 5°C (41°F) overnight. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. At 5°C (41°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Otira in April

The city usually sees around 142 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period (despite it being part of rainy season).

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Otira Temperature in April

Min Temperature

5°C (41°F)

Max Temperature

13°C (55°F)

Chance of Rain

51%

Precipitation

234 mm (9.2 in)

Rainy days

15 days

Humidity

84% *

Sunshine

142 hours *

Percentage Sunshine

* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Otira Weather by Month

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

January

17°C (63°F)View January → February

18°C (64°F)View February → March

16°C (61°F)View March → April

13°C (55°F)View April → May

10°C (50°F)View May → June

7°C (45°F)View June → July

6°C (43°F)View July → August

7°C (45°F)View August → September

9°C (48°F)View September → This monthOctober

11°C (52°F)View October → November

13°C (55°F)View November → December

16°C (61°F)View December →

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Daily Historical Temperatures

50-year average (1976-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Otira typically stay consistent throughout April, with daily highs averaging around 13°C (55°F). Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 7°C (45°F) to 9°C (48°F).

Average temperatures in April

Daily Historical Precipitation

50-year average (1976-2025)

Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.

Average precipitation in April

Historical weather records for Otira in April

Browse day-by-day weather records for Otira spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Otira historical weather extremes in April

Based on 50 years of weather observations in Otira between 1976 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.

The hottest April day on record in Otira reached 24°C (75°F) (April 1, 2022).
The lowest daytime temperature in April was 7°C (45°F), recorded on April 21, 2026.
The coldest night in April in Otira was on April 12, 2018, with a minimum of -6°C (21°F).

Best Places in New Zealand in April

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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 Otira in April

The weather can be unpredictable in April, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.