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Whanganui weather in April (Manawatu, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Whanganui look like in April? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Whanganui includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 18°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 12°C.

Precipitation

Whanganui in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 147 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Whanganui, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 104 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 147 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Palmerston North, New Zealand (66 KM, 41 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 Whanganui, 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.