Christchurch in april: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Christchurch in april 2025
The weather in Christchurch in the month of april comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout april
good weather
Weather at 6am
50°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
26%
14%
10%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
30%
17%
8%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
26%
15%
7%
Weather at 3am
50°F
42%
28%
13%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Christchurch in april
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Christchurch in april.
The climate of Christchurch in april is good
the weather in Christchurch in april is quite dry (with 2.5in of precipitation over 3 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in march there is an average of 1.8in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is relatively cool in that locality april, but it is endurable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 63°F. The seasonal minimum is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of april in Christchurch is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Christchurch in the month of april with a maximum record of 83°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 12 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 40% of time.
Day length in Christchurch in april is 10:54. The sun rises at 08:02 and sunset is at 18:56.
With good weather conditions, the month of april is recommended to go there in New Zealand.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Christchurch in april
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of april.
| April | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 83°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 12 day(s) (40%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.3in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.35km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:56 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:54 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in april | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last april?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Christchurch in april 2024:
45°F to 59°F
47°F to 59°F
49°F to 65°F
56°F to 59°F
50°F to 54°F
45°F to 61°F
47°F to 61°F
49°F to 63°F
49°F to 72°F
65°F to 74°F
65°F to 74°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 52°F
47°F to 61°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 65°F
50°F to 58°F
41°F to 65°F
43°F to 68°F
50°F to 59°F
47°F to 61°F
49°F to 61°F
41°F to 59°F
49°F to 65°F
52°F to 70°F
47°F to 58°F
40°F to 61°F
43°F to 59°F
45°F to 61°F
45°F to 67°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in april
Cities near Christchurch:
| Akaroa in april | good weather |
| Ashburton in april | good weather |
| Timaru in april | very bad weather |
| Kaikoura in april | good weather |
| McKenzie Beach in april | very bad weather |
| Hokitika in april | tolerable weather |
| Greymouth in april | good weather |
| Nelson Lakes in april | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in april | very bad weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in april | very bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in april | very bad weather |
| Westport in april | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in april.
Christchurch
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Weather data for Christchurch in april:
Weather data for Christchurch for april are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Christchurch. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Christchurch can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Christchurch.