The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
Reefton Weather in April
Reefton in April sees moderate daytime temperatures of 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows of 6°C (43°F). As part of the rainy season, showers are frequent and often heavy. Budget around 195 mm (7.7 in) of rainfall for the month.
Rainfall in Reefton in April
As part of the rainy season, Reefton sees around 15 days of rain in April, with an average of 195 mm (7.7 in). With rain on many days and solid totals, showers are frequent and often moderately heavy. Waterproof gear is a sensible idea.
Temperature in Reefton in April
April in Reefton sees highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) overnight. A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. With overnight lows of 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.April in Reefton can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
Reefton Temperature in April
Min Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Max Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Chance of Rain
48%
Precipitation
195 mm (7.7 in)
Rainy days
15 days
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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 Reefton in April
Pack for changing conditions in Reefton in April. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!
What To Do in Reefton in April
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Camping3/10
Reefton 3-Day Forecast
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Popular in April
Where to go in April - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Paihia
21°C (70°F) Auckland
21°C (70°F) Rotorua19°C (66°F) Christchurch
18°C (64°F) Nelson
17°C (63°F) Taupo18°C (64°F) Wellington17°C (63°F) Queenstown12°C (54°F) Bucket list
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