Phillip Island Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Phillip Island, Australia in April.

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Cowes Rhyll

Considering a trip to Phillip Island, Australia this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Phillip Island in April

Phillip Island, Australia is a region in Australia. April in Phillip Island generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Cowes.

To explore the conditions in Phillip Island, Australia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

April is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 62 mm (2.4 in) in Cowes.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Cowes as an example - it receives around 180 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

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Best Places to Visit in Phillip Island in April

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

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 Phillip Island

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Phillip Island, Australia?

Temperature range in Phillip Island (April)

Precipitation variation in Phillip Island (April)

Cowes

In April Cowes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
180 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Cowes →

Rhyll

In April Rhyll generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Rhyll →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Phillip Island, in Australia.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cowes 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Rhyll 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Phillip Island weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Phillip Island, Australia in April?

In April, Phillip Island, Australia generally has perfect weather conditions. Cowes sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Phillip Island, Australia in April?

Cowes averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does Phillip Island, Australia get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Phillip Island, Australia. Cowes averages only about 62 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Phillip Island, Australia?

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Phillip Island, Australia. Typically, the climate in Cowes is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, November and December provide perfect weather in Cowes. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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