West Coast weather in April
Considering a trip to West Coast this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in West Coast in April?
West Coast is a region in New Zealand. April in West Coast generally has moderate temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C in Franz Josef to 17°C in Greymouth. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Greymouth and 6°C in Franz Josef.
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Reefton with an average of 195 mm to heavy rainfall in Haast with 325 mm. The city Greymouth usually sees around 142 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Coast in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our West Coast climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in West Coast?
Greymouth
In April Greymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Franz Josef
In April Franz Josef generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hokitika
In April Hokitika generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fox Glacier
In April Fox Glacier generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Westport
In April Westport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Coast, in New Zealand.
Is April the best time to visit West Coast?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Greymouth, April may not be the ideal time to visit West Coast.
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.
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