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Northland Weather in April

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

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

What to Expect in Northland in April

Northland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. April in Northland generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Paihia.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Whangarei with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Opononi with 96 mm (3.8 in).

Explore Northland by month

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

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May19°C (66°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August16°C (61°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Northland in April

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

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 Northland

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

Temperature range in Northland (April)

Precipitation variation in Northland (April)

Paihia

In April Paihia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Russell

In April Russell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Whangarei

In April Whangarei generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Kerikeri

In April Kerikeri generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Mangawhai

In April Mangawhai generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Northland, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paihia 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Russell 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Whangarei 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Kerikeri 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Mangawhai 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Cable Bay 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)

Northland weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Northland, New Zealand typically experiences perfect weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Paihia average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

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

In Paihia, the average daytime high in April is 21°C (70°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 14°C (57°F).

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

Not particularly. Paihia averages just 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Northland, New Zealand.

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

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit Northland, New Zealand with overall perfect weather in Paihia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Northland, New Zealand is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Paihia. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Northland.

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