Weather in April in Waikato
Thinking about venturing to Waikato this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Waikato in April?
Waikato is a region in New Zealand. April in Waikato generally has temperatures that range from moderate to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Whakapapa Village at 15°C to pleasant in Pukekohe East at 21°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Pukekohe East and 6°C in Whakapapa Village.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Miranda with an average of 91 mm to high rainfall in Whakapapa Village with 142 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 158 hours of sunlight expected in Taupo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at April's conditions in Waikato, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Waikato's yearly weather, check out our Waikato climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Waikato?
Taupo
In April Taupo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hamilton
In April Hamilton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Whitianga
In April Whitianga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Cambridge
In April Cambridge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Coromandel Town
In April Coromandel Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Waikato, in New Zealand.
Is April the best time to visit Waikato?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Waikato with overall tolerable weather in Taupo. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Taupo. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.
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