Rolleston weather in April (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Is April a good time to explore Rolleston weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

April in Rolleston generally includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Rolleston in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 9 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 161 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rolleston climate page with graphs.

 

Rolleston, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 63 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 161 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 50% *  

Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in April

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rolleston, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Rolleston.

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