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West Coast Weather in April

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

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Franz Josef Greymouth Hokitika Fox Glacier

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

What to Expect in the West Coast in April

The West Coast, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. April in the West Coast generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 13°C (55°F) in Franz Josef to 17°C (63°F) in Greymouth. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Greymouth and 6°C (43°F) in Franz Josef.

To explore the conditions in the West Coast, New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Reefton with an average of 195 mm (7.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Haast with 325 mm (13 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Greymouth receives about 142 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 the West Coast by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the West Coast — and find the best time to visit. (based on Franz Josef)

January16°C (61°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) June8°C (46°F) This monthJuly7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September9°C (48°F) October11°C (52°F) November12°C (54°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the West Coast in April

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

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 the West Coast

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

Temperature range in the West Coast (April)

Precipitation variation in the West Coast (April)

Greymouth

In April Greymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
142 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
181 mm (7.1 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Greymouth →

Franz Josef

In April Franz Josef generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
282 mm (11 in)
302 mm (12 in)
313 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Hokitika

In April Hokitika generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
142 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
244 mm (9.6 in)
267 mm (11 in)
274 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hokitika →

Fox Glacier

In April Fox Glacier generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
280 mm (11 in)
296 mm (12 in)
308 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fox Glacier →

Westport

In April Westport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the West Coast, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the West Coast in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Franz Josef 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 302 mm (12 in)
Greymouth 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)
Hokitika 16°C (61°F) 10°C (50°F) 267 mm (11 in)
Fox Glacier 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 296 mm (12 in)
Westport 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)
Punakaiki 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 221 mm (8.7 in)

The West Coast weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the West Coast, New Zealand in April?

the West Coast, New Zealand typically experiences poor weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Greymouth average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the West Coast, New Zealand in April?

Greymouth averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does the West Coast, New Zealand get a lot of rain in April?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Greymouth records an average of 207 mm (8.1 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for the West Coast, New Zealand.

Is April a Good Time to Visit the West Coast, New Zealand?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Greymouth, April may not be the ideal time to visit the West Coast, New Zealand.

Generally speaking, February provides pleasant weather in Greymouth. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the West Coast.

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