New Plymouth Weather in April

What's the weather like in New Plymouth (Taranaki) in April 2024?

The climate in New Plymouth during April can be summarized as mild and wet.

April is in the fall / autumn in New Plymouth and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

New Plymouth weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.2°C 64.7°F
Nightly temperature 9.9°C 49.7°F
Average temperature 14°C 57.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 133 mm 5.2 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 17.8°C 64°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average April is the 5th driest month of the year in New Plymouth with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

April temperatures in New Plymouth

New Plymouth average temperature in April

April rainfall

New Plymouth average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

New Plymouth 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 New Plymouth in April 2024.

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New Plymouth weather stats

New Plymouth weather statistics
Hottest month: February 21.5°C 70.7°F
Driest month: February 108mm 4.3ins
Sunniest month: February 8.2hrs
Coldest month: July 12.5°C 54.5°F
Wettest month: July 181mm 7.1ins
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