Kaikoura Weather in April

What's the weather like in Kaikoura (Canterbury) in April 2024?

The climate in Kaikoura during April can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

April is in the fall / autumn in Kaikoura and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

Kaikoura weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15°C 58.9°F
Nightly temperature 4.8°C 40.6°F
Average temperature 9.9°C 49.8°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 89 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 14.3°C 57.7°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average April is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kaikoura with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

April temperatures in Kaikoura

Kaikoura average temperature in April

April rainfall

Kaikoura average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

Kaikoura average rain in April

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kaikoura in April 2024.

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Kaikoura weather stats

Kaikoura weather statistics
Hottest month: January 19.9°C 67.8°F
Driest month: February 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: February 7.1hrs
Coldest month: July 7.2°C 45°F
Wettest month: July 117mm 4.6ins
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