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Waikawa Weather in April

In Waikawa, April brings moderate daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), with nights cooling to 8°C (46°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Waikawa in April

Typically around 19 days of rainfall are expected, averaging 96 mm (3.8 in) for the month. Expect a fairly normal spread of rainfall this month, with no particular pattern of very heavy or very persistent showers.

Temperature in Waikawa in April

Temperatures in Waikawa in April top out at 15°C (59°F) and drop to 8°C (46°F) overnight. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. With lows around 8°C (46°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Waikawa in April

The area enjoys a balanced 119 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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Waikawa Temperature in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C (46°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C (59°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 96 mm (3.8 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 119 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 33% *  
* Data from: Invercargill, New Zealand (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Best Places in New Zealand in April

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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 (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Waikawa in April

The weather can be unpredictable in April, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.

What To Do in Waikawa in April

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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