Punakaiki weather in April (West Coast, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Punakaiki in April? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, Punakaiki typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 11°C.

Precipitation

Punakaiki in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 221 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 142 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Punakaiki. February typically offers the best circumstances. While January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Punakaiki, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 221 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 142 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (73 KM, 45 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 Punakaiki, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

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