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Weather in April in The Marlborough Sounds

Planning a getaway to the Marlborough Sounds 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 the Marlborough Sounds in April?

The Marlborough Sounds 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 and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Picton.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Picton enjoys approximately 195 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in the Marlborough Sounds for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Marlborough Sounds climate page.

Where to go in the Marlborough Sounds in April

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Marlborough Sounds on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in the Marlborough Sounds?

Picton

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

Picton
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<<   March March
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20°C 
12°C 
230 hours 
61 mm 
9 days 
18°C 
10°C 
195 hours 
79 mm 
9 days 
May   >> May
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16°C 
9°C 
176 hours 
76 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Picton

Blenheim

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

Blenheim
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<<   March March
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20°C 
11°C 
230 hours 
60 mm 
8 days 
18°C 
9°C 
195 hours 
75 mm 
8 days 
May   >> May
>>  
15°C 
7°C 
176 hours 
70 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Blenheim

Anakiwa

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

Anakiwa
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   March March
<<  
20°C 
12°C 
230 hours 
68 mm 
9 days 
18°C 
10°C 
195 hours 
85 mm 
9 days 
May   >> May
>>  
16°C 
8°C 
176 hours 
84 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Anakiwa

Renwick

In April Renwick generally has moderate 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.

Renwick
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
21°C 
10°C 
230 hours 
70 mm 
7 days 
18°C 
8°C 
195 hours 
84 mm 
7 days 
May   >> May
>>  
15°C 
5°C 
176 hours 
80 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Renwick

Havelock

In April Havelock generally has moderate 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.

Havelock
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
21°C 
10°C 
230 hours 
77 mm 
9 days 
18°C 
8°C 
195 hours 
94 mm 
8 days 
May   >> May
>>  
15°C 
6°C 
176 hours 
94 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Havelock

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Is April the best time to visit the Marlborough Sounds?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit the Marlborough Sounds 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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