The weather in April in Wellington

It's cool to moderate in April in Wellington with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 15°C.

Looking for great weather? April is a good time to be in Wellington. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much 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 Wellington, 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 24°C in 2021, Wellington reached the highest temperature in April over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Wellington is 17°C this month. You can swim, but it's a bit chilly.

Rainfall amount

In April, there is an average of 85 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in April for Wellington

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

April weather comparison

  Wellington New York
Average temperature 18°C 17°C
Max. temperature 20°C 22°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 85 mm 81 mm
Rainy days 12 days 11 days

Start of April

The month of April starts in Wellington with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 14°C.

Mid April

By mid-April, daytime temps drop to around 18°C, with nights around 13°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 Wellington is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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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 Wellington, 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 Wellington

Temperature in April in Wellington over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in April in Wellington, 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 Wellington

Total precipitation in April in Wellington over the years

Daily UV index in April in Wellington

This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Wellington, 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 Wellington

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We had several warm days with a maximum temperature of 18 degrees Celsius. Especially the sun was pleasant, but there were also rainy days. Wear a sweater in the evening.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Wellington by month

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