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Canterbury Weather in April

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

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Christchurch Kaikoura Hanmer Springs Lake Tekapo

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

What to Expect in Canterbury in April

Canterbury, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. April in Canterbury generally has temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Mount Cook Village at 10°C (50°F) to pleasant in Lincoln at 18°C (64°F). At night it cools down to 8°C (46°F) in Lincoln and 1°C (34°F) in Mount Cook Village.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tai Tapu with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Mount Cook Village with 223 mm (8.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Christchurch as an example - it receives around 161 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Canterbury by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Canterbury — and find the best time to visit. (based on Christchurch)

January22°C (72°F) February23°C (73°F) March21°C (70°F) April18°C (64°F) May15°C (59°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly12°C (54°F) August13°C (55°F) September15°C (59°F) October17°C (63°F) November19°C (66°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Canterbury in April

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

Conditions 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).

Popular Destinations in Canterbury

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

Temperature range in Canterbury (April)

Precipitation variation in Canterbury (April)

Christchurch

In April Christchurch generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
161 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
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Kaikoura

In April Kaikoura generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Kaikoura →

Hanmer Springs

In April Hanmer Springs generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Lake Tekapo

In April Lake Tekapo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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Akaroa

In April Akaroa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
161 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Canterbury, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Canterbury in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Christchurch 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Kaikoura 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Hanmer Springs 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Lake Tekapo 14°C (57°F) 5°C (41°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Akaroa 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Timaru 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Canterbury weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Canterbury, New Zealand in April?

Expect pleasant weather across Canterbury, New Zealand in April. The popular destination of Christchurch averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Canterbury, New Zealand in April?

Daytime temperatures in Christchurch peak at roughly 18°C (64°F) in April, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

Does Canterbury, New Zealand get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Canterbury, New Zealand. Christchurch averages only about 58 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Canterbury, New Zealand?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Canterbury, New Zealand with overall pleasant weather in Christchurch. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Christchurch. 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 Canterbury.

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