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Queenstown in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Queenstown in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Queenstown in April 2025

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Queenstown in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +57°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 94 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+23°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
94 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Queenstown has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Queenstown in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Queenstown for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +59°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +64°F during the day and a minimum of +36°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +61°F.

Is Queenstown warm or cold in April?

Queenstown is typically mild in April.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +63°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +48°F to +43°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Queenstown:

Climate in Queenstown in April

Queenstown weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+63°F+57°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+28°F+23°F+18°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+73°F+64°F
Rainfall
112 mm94 mm117 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
78%82%89%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1016 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
210
Cloudy days
131413
Rainy days
161415
Snowy days
013

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting colder in April. From +63°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 112 mm to 94 mm. Humidity rises from 78% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in March to 1 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Queenstown in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Queenstown is gradually decreasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Queenstown based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 40%, leading to total precipitation of around 71 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Queenstown wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Queenstown?

This is the weather in Queenstown in April 2023:
1 April
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+63°F
2 April
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+58°F
3 April
☁️
+59°F
4 April
🌧️
+64°F
5 April
☁️
+60°F
6 April
☁️
+54°F
7 April
☀️
+60°F
8 April
☁️
+62°F
9 April
☁️
+57°F
10 April
🌧️
+62°F
11 April
🌧️
+57°F
12 April
☁️
+55°F
13 April
☁️
+55°F
14 April
☀️
+61°F
15 April
☀️
+63°F
16 April
☀️
+63°F
17 April
☁️
+61°F
18 April
☁️
+59°F
19 April
☁️
+64°F
20 April
☁️
+60°F
21 April
☁️
+59°F
22 April
☁️
+61°F
23 April
☁️
+59°F
24 April
☁️
+57°F
25 April
☁️
+58°F
26 April
☁️
+52°F
27 April
☁️
+62°F
28 April
☀️
+60°F
29 April
☁️
+59°F
30 April
☁️
+61°F
In April 2023 Queenstown had 5 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Queenstown climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Queenstown in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+51°F) and the highest in 2020 (+58°F). The driest year was 2017 with only 1002 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 1607 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Queenstown in April:

Is April a good time to visit Queenstown?

It’s always a good time to visit Queenstown, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Queenstown in April?

April has mild temperatures in Queenstown. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Queenstown rainy in April?

Queenstown is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Queenstown in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Queenstown in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in New Zealand

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Monthly weather in Queenstown

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Queenstown, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.