Nelson Region Weather in April

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

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Nelson Hira

Planning a journey to Nelson Region, 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 Nelson Region in April

Nelson Region, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. April in Nelson Region generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Nelson.

For specific regional insights in Nelson Region, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

April is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 115 mm (4.5 in) in Nelson.

Average sunshine

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

Explore Nelson Region by month

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

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March20°C (68°F) April17°C (63°F) May15°C (59°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly12°C (54°F) August12°C (54°F) September14°C (57°F) October16°C (61°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nelson Region in April

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

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 Nelson Region

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

Temperature range in Nelson Region (April)

Precipitation variation in Nelson Region (April)

Nelson

In April Nelson generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°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
99 mm (3.9 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Hira

In April Hira generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°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
96 mm (3.8 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Nelson Region, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nelson 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Hira 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)

Nelson Region weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nelson Region, New Zealand in April?

April in Nelson Region, New Zealand brings unpleasant weather. In Nelson, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Nelson Region, New Zealand in April?

Average temperatures in Nelson Region, New Zealand during April range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Nelson.

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

Nelson typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 115 mm (4.5 in) on average across Nelson Region, New Zealand.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Nelson Region, New Zealand?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Nelson Region, New Zealand due to the typically unpleasant weather in Nelson.

On average, the best time to visit Nelson Region, New Zealand is in February and March with generally perfect weather in Nelson. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand

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