Whanganui in April

6.6out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 11 rainy days.

17°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
11Rainy days (98 mm)
10:56 hDaylight
06:52Sunrise · 17:48 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 17°C
  • Frequent rain: about 11 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° 15° J 20° 16° F 19° 15° M 17° 13° A 15° 12° M 13° 10° J 12° 9° J 12° 9° A 13° 10° S 15° 11° O 16° 12° N 18° 14° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 19°C15°C69 mm 9– – 7.4
February 20°C16°C67 mm 8– – 7.7
March 19°C15°C69 mm 9– – 7.3
April 17°C13°C98 mm 11– – 6.6
May 15°C12°C97 mm 12– – 6.2
June 13°C10°C108 mm 14– – 5.7
July 12°C9°C105 mm 14– – 5.5
August 12°C9°C102 mm 15– – 5.5
September 13°C10°C98 mm 14– – 5.8
October 15°C11°C107 mm 14– – 5.9
November 16°C12°C90 mm 12– – 6.4
December 18°C14°C100 mm 13– – 6.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Whanganui in April?

Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 13°C.

When is the best time to visit Whanganui?

The best months are February, January, March.