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Southland Weather in April

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

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Te Anau Invercargill Half-moon Bay Gore

Planning a trip to Southland, New Zealand this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Southland in April

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C (54°F) in Garston to 16°C (61°F) in Invercargill. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Invercargill and 3°C (37°F) in Garston.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gore with an average of 89 mm (3.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Te Anau with 163 mm (6.4 in).

Explore Southland by month

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

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) June7°C (45°F) This monthJuly7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September10°C (50°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Southland in April

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

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 Southland

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

Temperature range in Southland (April)

Precipitation variation in Southland (April)

Te Anau

In April Te Anau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
164 mm (6.5 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Te Anau →

Invercargill

In April Invercargill generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
141 hours
119 hours
88 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Invercargill →

Half-moon Bay

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

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
141 hours
119 hours
88 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
26 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Half-moon Bay →

Gore

In April Gore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
141 hours
119 hours
88 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Gore →

Garston

In April Garston generally has moderate 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)
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
113 mm (4.4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Invercargill 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Half-moon Bay 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Gore 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Garston 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Manapouri 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)

Southland weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Southland, New Zealand typically experiences poor weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Te Anau average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

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

In Te Anau, the average daytime high in April is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Te Anau records an average of 163 mm (6.4 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Southland, New Zealand.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Te Anau, April may not be the ideal time to visit Southland, New Zealand.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly unpleasant weather in Te Anau.

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