Wairau Valley weather in April (Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand)

How is the weather in Wairau Valley in April? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Wairau Valley generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Wairau Valley in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 195 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February generally stands out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wairau Valley, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 103 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nelson, New Zealand (38 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in April

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in April and which places have the best weather 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 Wairau Valley in April?

For visitors traveling to Wairau Valley, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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