Marlborough Sounds Weather in April

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

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Picton Blenheim Anakiwa Renwick

Are you planning a trip a to the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in the Marlborough Sounds in April

The Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. April in the Marlborough Sounds generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Picton.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Blenheim with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Rai Valley with 106 mm (4.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Picton sees close to 195 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Marlborough Sounds by month

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

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March20°C (68°F) April18°C (64°F) May16°C (61°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September15°C (59°F) October16°C (61°F) November18°C (64°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Marlborough Sounds in April

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

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 the Marlborough Sounds

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

Temperature range in the Marlborough Sounds (April)

Precipitation variation in the Marlborough Sounds (April)

Picton

In April Picton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
195 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Picton →

Blenheim

In April Blenheim generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
195 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Blenheim →

Anakiwa

In April Anakiwa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
195 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Anakiwa →

Renwick

In April Renwick generally has moderate 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
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
195 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Renwick →

Havelock

In April Havelock generally has moderate 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
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
195 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Marlborough Sounds, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Marlborough Sounds in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Picton 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Blenheim 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Anakiwa 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Renwick 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Havelock 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Endeavour Inlet 17°C (63°F) 13°C (55°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

The Marlborough Sounds weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in April?

Expect pleasant weather across the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in April. The popular destination of Picton averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand in April?

In Picton, the average daytime high in April is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand during April, with Picton averaging close to 79 mm (3.1 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand with overall pleasant weather in Picton. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Picton. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be unpleasant.

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