Canterbury weather in April
Planning a getaway to Canterbury this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Canterbury in April?
Canterbury 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.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Mount Cook Village at 10°C to pleasant in Lincoln at 18°C. At night it cools down to 8°C in Lincoln and 1°C in Mount Cook Village.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tai Tapu with an average of 57 mm to heavy rainfall in Mount Cook Village with 223 mm. Christchurch enjoys a balanced 161 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For specific regional insights in Canterbury for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Canterbury climate page.
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Average weather in Christchurch
In April Christchurch generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kaikoura
In April Kaikoura generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Hanmer Springs
In April Hanmer Springs generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Lake Tekapo
In April Lake Tekapo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Akaroa
In April Akaroa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canterbury, in New Zealand.
Is April the best time to visit Canterbury?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Canterbury 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.
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