New Plymouth in April

6.2out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

17°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
13Rainy days (154 mm)
10:58 hDaylight
06:55Sunrise · 17:53 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 17°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±4.5 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in April varies a lot between years (±4.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

19° 16° J 20° 17° F 19° 16° M 17° 14° A 15° 13° M 14° 11° J 13° 10° J 13° 10° A 13° 11° S 14° 12° O 16° 13° N 18° 15° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 19°C16°C107 mm 10– – 7.1
February 20°C17°C102 mm 10– – 7.4
March 19°C16°C109 mm 11– – 7.0
April 17°C14°C154 mm 13– – 6.2
May 15°C13°C184 mm 14– – 5.7
June 14°C11°C187 mm 15– – 5.3
July 13°C10°C187 mm 17– – 4.9
August 13°C10°C177 mm 16– – 5.0
September 13°C11°C175 mm 16– – 5.1
October 14°C12°C168 mm 15– – 5.4
November 16°C13°C136 mm 13– – 6.1
December 18°C15°C159 mm 13– – 6.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is New Plymouth in April?

Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 14°C.

When is the best time to visit New Plymouth?

The best months are February, January, March.