Whakatāne weather in April (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

How is April weather typically in Whakatāne? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in Whakatāne includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Precipitation

Whakatāne in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 180 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Whakatāne, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 127 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 180 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Whakatāne, 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 Whakatāne.

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.