New ZealandThe weather in April in Lake Tekapo
It's cool to moderate in April in Lake Tekapo with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 8°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? April isn’t a good month to be in Lake Tekapo. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in April for Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. 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 26°C in 2018, Lake Tekapo reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -6°C to a highest value of 14°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In April, there is an average of 89 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,6 cm falls as snow in April. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in April for Lake Tekapo
Click on any day in April to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Lake Tekapo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
April weather comparison
| Lake Tekapo | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 17°C |
| Max. temperature | 19°C | 22°C |
| Min. temperature | 2°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 11 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,6 cm | 0,4 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 1 day |
Start of April
The month of April starts in Lake Tekapo with mild temps, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid April
By mid-April, daytime temps drop to around 16°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Lake Tekapo is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in April in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in April in Lake Tekapo
Temperature in April in Lake Tekapo over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. 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 Lake Tekapo
Total precipitation in April in Lake Tekapo over the years
Daily Snowfall in April in Lake Tekapo
Snowfall in April in Lake Tekapo per year
Daily UV index in April in Lake Tekapo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Lake Tekapo, 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.
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Average weather in Lake Tekapo by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Lake Tekapo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.