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

How is the weather in Whakatāne in April? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In April, Whakatāne typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Whakatāne in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Whakatāne in April?

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 in April.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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