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Otago Weather in April

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

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

What to Expect in Otago in April

Otago, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. April in Otago generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Glenorchy at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Waitati at 16°C (61°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Waitati and 3°C (37°F) in Glenorchy.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Waitati with an average of 61 mm (2.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Makarora with 202 mm (8 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Queenstown gets around 145 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Otago by month

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

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April12°C (54°F) May8°C (46°F) June4°C (39°F) This monthJuly3°C (37°F) August4°C (39°F) September6°C (43°F) October9°C (48°F) November13°C (55°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Otago in April

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

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 Otago

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

Temperature range in Otago (April)

Precipitation variation in Otago (April)

Queenstown

In April Queenstown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
145 hours
87 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Wanaka

In April Wanaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
163 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Wanaka →

Oamaru

In April Oamaru generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
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Cromwell

In April Cromwell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
163 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Cromwell →

Alexandra

In April Alexandra generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
145 hours
87 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Otago, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Queenstown 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Wanaka 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Oamaru 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Cromwell 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Alexandra 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Clyde 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Otago weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Otago, New Zealand in April. The popular destination of Queenstown averages 12°C (54°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Otago, New Zealand during April range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Queenstown.

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

Yes, April tends to be a wetter month in Otago, New Zealand. Average rainfall in Queenstown sits around 114 mm (4.5 in).

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

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Otago, New Zealand with often poor weather in Queenstown.

On average, the best time to visit Otago, New Zealand is in January, February, March and December with generally unpleasant weather in Queenstown.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Otago.

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