Paihia

Bay of Islands Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in April.

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Paihia Russell Kerikeri Opua

Planning a trip to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Bay of Islands in April

The Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. April in the Bay of Islands generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Paihia.

For a closer look at conditions across the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

April is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 86 mm (3.4 in) in Paihia.

Explore the Bay of Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bay of Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Paihia)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May19°C (66°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August16°C (61°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Bay of Islands in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bay of Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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).

Popular Destinations in the Bay of Islands

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

Temperature range in the Bay of Islands (April)

Precipitation variation in the Bay of Islands (April)

Paihia

In April Paihia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Russell

In April Russell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Kerikeri

In April Kerikeri generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Opua

In April Opua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bay of Islands in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paihia 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Russell 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Kerikeri 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Opua 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

The Bay of Islands weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in April?

Expect perfect weather across the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in April. The popular destination of Paihia averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in April?

In Paihia, the average daytime high in April is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

Does the Bay of Islands, New Zealand get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Paihia averages only about 86 mm (3.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand with overall perfect weather in Paihia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Paihia. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be unpleasant.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Bay of Islands.

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