Weather in April in Southland
Planning a getaway to Southland 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 Southland in April?
Southland is a region in New Zealand. April in Southland generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 12°C in Garston to 16°C in Invercargill. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Invercargill and 3°C in Garston.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gore with an average of 89 mm to heavy rainfall in Te Anau with 163 mm.For a closer look at April's conditions in Southland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Southland's yearly weather, check out our Southland climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Southland?
Te Anau
In April Te Anau generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Invercargill
In April Invercargill generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Half-moon Bay
In April Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gore
In April Gore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Garston
In April Garston generally has moderate 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Southland, in New Zealand.
Is April the best time to visit Southland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Te Anau, April may not be the ideal time to visit Southland.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly unpleasant weather in Te Anau.
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