Stewart Island Weather in April

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

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Half-moon Bay

Thinking about venturing to Stewart Island, New Zealand this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Stewart Island in April

Stewart Island, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. April in Stewart Island generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Half-moon Bay.

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

Precipitation

April is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 107 mm (4.2 in) in Half-moon Bay.

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Half-moon Bay gets around 119 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.

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Best Places to Visit in Stewart Island in April

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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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 Stewart Island

What is the weather like in April for the most popular destinonation in Stewart Island, New Zealand?

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.

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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
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Stewart Island weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Stewart Island, New Zealand in April?

April in Stewart Island, New Zealand brings unpleasant weather. In Half-moon Bay, daytime temperatures are typically around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Stewart Island, New Zealand in April?

Daytime temperatures in Half-moon Bay peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in April, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

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

Half-moon Bay typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 107 mm (4.2 in) on average across Stewart Island, New Zealand.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Stewart Island, New Zealand?

In our view, April is one of the best times to travel to Stewart Island, New Zealand, however the weather can often be unpleasant in Half-moon Bay.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, August, November and December provide unpleasant weather in Half-moon Bay.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Stewart Island.

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