Hawke's Bay Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in April.

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Napier Hastings Havelock North Clive

Planning a journey to Hawke's Bay, New Zealand this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Hawke's Bay in April

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. April in Hawke's Bay generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Napier.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Havelock North with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Wairoa with 110 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Napier typically sees 175 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Hawke's Bay by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hawke's Bay — and find the best time to visit. (based on Napier)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March22°C (72°F) April20°C (68°F) May17°C (63°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September16°C (61°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hawke's Bay in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Hawke's Bay.

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 Hawke's Bay

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

Temperature range in Hawke's Bay (April)

Precipitation variation in Hawke's Bay (April)

Napier

In April Napier generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
175 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Napier →

Hastings

In April Hastings generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
175 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Hastings →

Havelock North

In April Havelock North generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
175 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Havelock North →

Clive

In April Clive generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
175 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Clive →

Eskdale

In April Eskdale generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
204 hours
175 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
101 mm (4 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Hawke's Bay in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Napier 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Hastings 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Havelock North 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Clive 20°C (68°F) 12°C (54°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Eskdale 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Wairoa 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)

Hawke's Bay weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in April?

In April, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand generally has perfect weather conditions. Napier sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in April?

Daytime temperatures in Napier peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in April, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does Hawke's Bay, New Zealand get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Napier averages only about 91 mm (3.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Typically, the climate in Napier is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Napier. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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