Waikato Weather in April

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

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

What to Expect in Waikato in April

Waikato, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. April in Waikato generally has temperatures that range from mild 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 mild in Whakapapa Village at 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Pukekohe East at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Pukekohe East and 6°C (43°F) in Whakapapa Village.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Waikato, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Miranda with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to high rainfall in Whakapapa Village with 142 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Taupo gets approximately 158 hours of sunlight in April, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Waikato in April

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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 Waikato

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

Temperature range in Waikato (April)

Precipitation variation in Waikato (April)

Taupo

In April Taupo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
158 hours
130 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Taupo →

Hamilton

In April Hamilton generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
170 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Hamilton →

Whitianga

In April Whitianga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Whitianga →

Cambridge

In April Cambridge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
170 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
101 mm (4 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cambridge →

Coromandel Town

In April Coromandel Town generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
156 hours
140 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Coromandel Town →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Taupo 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Hamilton 21°C (70°F) 11°C (52°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Whitianga 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Cambridge 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Coromandel Town 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Turangi 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)

Waikato weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Waikato, New Zealand typically experiences tolerable weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Taupo average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

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

Taupo averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

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

Taupo typically receives notable rainfall in April, about 110 mm (4.3 in) on average across Waikato, New Zealand.

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

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Waikato, New Zealand 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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Waikato.

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