Otago weather in April
Planning a getaway to Otago 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 Otago in April?
Otago is a region in New Zealand. April in Otago generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Glenorchy at 11°C to moderate in Waitati at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Waitati and 3°C in Glenorchy.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Waitati with an average of 61 mm to heavy rainfall in Makarora with 202 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 145 hours of sunlight anticipated in Queenstown. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Otago in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Otago climate page.
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Average weather in Queenstown
In April Queenstown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Wanaka
In April Wanaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Oamaru
In April Oamaru generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Cromwell
In April Cromwell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Alexandra
In April Alexandra generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Otago, in New Zealand.
Is April the best time to visit Otago?
In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Otago with often poor weather in Queenstown.
On average, the best time to visit Otago is in January, February, March and December with generally unpleasant weather in Queenstown.
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