Wanaka Weather in April
What's the weather like in Wanaka (Otago) in April 2026?
The climate in Wanaka during April can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
April is in the fall / autumn in Wanaka and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 14.3°C 57.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 4.2°C 39.5°F |
| Average temperature | 9.2°C 48.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 87 mm 3.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 14.9°C 58.9°F |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Windspeed | 8.6kph 5 mph |
On average April is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wanaka with around 87mm 3.4 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 Wanaka
April rainfall
April hourly sunshine
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 Wanaka in April 2025.
Other monthly averages
Wanaka weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 63mm 2.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 5.6°C 42.1°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 115mm 4.5ins |
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