Weather in April in The Catlins
Considering a trip to the Catlins this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Catlins in April?
The Catlins is a region in New Zealand. April in the Catlins generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Owaka.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kaka Point with an average of 73 mm to moderate rainfall in Waikawa with 96 mm.Average sunshine
Owaka enjoys a balanced 128 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Catlins in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Catlins climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 3 most popular destinations in the Catlins?
Owaka
In April Owaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kaka Point
In April Kaka Point generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Waikawa
In April Waikawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is April the best time to visit the Catlins?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit the Catlins with overall tolerable weather in Owaka. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit the Catlins is in February with generally pleasant weather in Owaka. In contrast, July tends to have poor weather conditions.
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