Taranaki Weather in April

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

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New Plymouth Stratford Hawera Oakura

Planning a getaway to Taranaki, New Zealand 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 to Expect in Taranaki in April

Taranaki, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. April in Taranaki generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in New Plymouth.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Hawera with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Oakura with 157 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. New Plymouth receives about 178 hours of sunlight in April, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Taranaki by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Taranaki — and find the best time to visit. (based on New Plymouth)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March20°C (68°F) April18°C (64°F) May16°C (61°F) This monthJune15°C (59°F) July14°C (57°F) August14°C (57°F) September15°C (59°F) October16°C (61°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Taranaki in April

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

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 Taranaki

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

Temperature range in Taranaki (April)

Precipitation variation in Taranaki (April)

New Plymouth

In April New Plymouth generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
178 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
177 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Stratford

In April Stratford generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
178 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
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Hawera

In April Hawera generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
178 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
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Oakura

In April Oakura generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
178 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Okato

In April Okato generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
178 hours
146 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
153 mm (6 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
New Plymouth 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Stratford 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Hawera 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Oakura 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Okato 18°C (64°F) 13°C (55°F) 153 mm (6 in)

Taranaki weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Taranaki, New Zealand typically experiences tolerable weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in New Plymouth average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

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

In New Plymouth, the average daytime high in April is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

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

New Plymouth typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 155 mm (6.1 in) on average across Taranaki, New Zealand.

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

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Taranaki, New Zealand with overall tolerable weather in New Plymouth. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly pleasant weather in New Plymouth. In contrast, June and July tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Taranaki.

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