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Fiordland Weather in April

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

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Te Anau Manapouri

Considering a trip to Fiordland, New Zealand this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Fiordland in April

Fiordland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. April in Fiordland generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Te Anau.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Fiordland, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

April is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 163 mm (6.4 in) in Te Anau.

Explore Fiordland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fiordland - and find the best time to visit. (based on Te Anau)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) June7°C (45°F) This monthJuly7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September10°C (50°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Fiordland in April

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

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 Fiordland

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

Temperature range in Fiordland (April)

Precipitation variation in Fiordland (April)

Te Anau

In April Te Anau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
164 mm (6.5 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
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Manapouri

In April Manapouri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
162 mm (6.4 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fiordland, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Manapouri 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)

Fiordland weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

In April, Fiordland, New Zealand generally has less favorable weather conditions. Te Anau sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

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

In Te Anau, the average daytime high in April is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Te Anau records an average of 163 mm (6.4 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Fiordland, New Zealand.

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

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Fiordland, New Zealand with often less favorable weather in Te Anau.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly mixed weather in Te Anau.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Fiordland.

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