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Queensland Weather in April

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

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Considering a trip to Queensland, 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 Queensland in April

Queensland, Australia is a region in Australia. Queensland, Australia has a wide variety of climate types. During April, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Stanthorpe at 23°C (73°F) to very warm in Mount Isa at 33°C (91°F). At night it cools down to 19°C (66°F) in Mount Isa and 11°C (52°F) in Stanthorpe.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Winton with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Innisfail with 262 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Gold Coast enjoys about 210 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Queensland in April

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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 Queensland

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

Temperature range in Queensland (April)

Precipitation variation in Queensland (April)

Gold Coast

In April Gold Coast generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
210 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Gold Coast →

Brisbane

In April Brisbane generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
232 hours
239 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Brisbane →

Noosa Heads

In April Noosa Heads generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Noosa Heads →

Cairns

In April Cairns generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
204 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
226 mm (8.9 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Cairns →

Port Douglas

In April Port Douglas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
204 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
296 mm (12 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Port Douglas →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cairns 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Gold Coast 25°C (77°F) 19°C (66°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Brisbane 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Noosa Heads 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Port Douglas 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
Mooloolaba 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)

Queensland weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Queensland, Australia in April?

April in Queensland, Australia brings perfect weather. In Gold Coast, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Queensland, Australia in April?

Daytime temperatures in Gold Coast peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in April, dropping to about 19°C (66°F) overnight.

Does Queensland, Australia get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Gold Coast averages just 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Queensland, Australia.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Queensland, Australia?

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Queensland, Australia. Typically, the climate in Gold Coast is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Gold Coast.

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