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The weather in April in Australia

It's warm in April in Australia with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 19°C.

Looking for sun? April isn’t a good month to be in Australia. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Australia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2018, Australia reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Rainfall amount

In April, there is an average of 499 mm of precipitation, spread over 24 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in April for Australia

Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Australia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

April weather comparison

  Australia New York
Average temperature 24°C 17°C
Max. temperature 28°C 22°C
Min. temperature 14°C -5°C
Total precipitation 499 mm 81 mm
Rainy days 24 days 11 days

Start of April

The month of April starts in Australia with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid April

By mid-April, daytime temps drop to around 25°C, with nights around 17°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of April

By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Australia is around 23°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Check out the climate of Australia for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Australia is based on weather data from Sydney. Other places, like Gold Coast, Melbourne or Cairns, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Australia to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in April in Australia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in April in Australia

Temperature in April in Australia over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Australia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in April in Australia

Total precipitation in April in Australia over the years

Daily UV index in April in Australia

This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Australia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in April in Australia

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Average weather in Australia by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Australia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.