April could be a good time to visit Wellington, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +61°F, and there are typically 5 sunny days in April. However, expect about 13 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 74 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
74 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Wellington has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Wellington in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Wellington for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +64°F with a maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +46°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +68°F.
Is Wellington warm or cold in April?
Wellington is typically mild in April.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +64°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +59°F to +55°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 Wellington:
Climate in Wellington in April
Wellington weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+64°F
+61°F
+59°F
Min. temperature
+45°F
+41°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+77°F
+72°F
+70°F
Rainfall
73 mm
74 mm
87 mm
Wind
6 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Humidity
82%
81%
81%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
5
Cloudy days
13
12
11
Rainy days
12
13
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting colder in April. From +64°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +61°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 73 mm to 74 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 82% to 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 6 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in March to 5 in April.
Wind speed in Wellington in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Wellington is gradually decreasing during April, going from 9 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Wellington based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 219 mm, with a 50% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 55 mm, which is considered heavy rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 15 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:
Wellington wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 100 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 54 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Wellington?
This is the weather in Wellington in April 2023:
1 April
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+66°F
2 April
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+69°F
3 April
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+61°F
4 April
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+66°F
5 April
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+67°F
6 April
☁️
+67°F
7 April
☁️
+61°F
8 April
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+63°F
9 April
🌧️
+68°F
10 April
🌧️
+68°F
11 April
🌧️
+66°F
12 April
🌧️
+65°F
13 April
☁️
+62°F
14 April
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+61°F
15 April
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+66°F
16 April
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+67°F
17 April
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+66°F
18 April
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+64°F
19 April
🌧️
+63°F
20 April
☁️
+65°F
21 April
🌧️
+63°F
22 April
☁️
+62°F
23 April
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+63°F
24 April
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+59°F
25 April
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+63°F
26 April
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+57°F
27 April
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+62°F
28 April
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+63°F
29 April
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+63°F
30 April
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+68°F
In April 2023 Wellington had 7 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Wellington climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Wellington in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+57°F) and the highest in 2022 (+63°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 644 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2261 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Wellington in April:
Is April a good time to visit Wellington?
It’s always a good time to visit Wellington, 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 Wellington in April?
April has mild temperatures in Wellington. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Wellington rainy in April?
Wellington 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 Wellington in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Wellington 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
Check out the weather for other cities in New Zealand.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Wellington, 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.
