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Wanaka in April: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Wanaka in April is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 11 °C. With about 15 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
34/100 · #6
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#4
Sun
#8
Published best categories: none
Wanaka · AprilPhoto: Julrob Photography · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 11 °C
- Average low
- 3 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 15 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 87 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 15 | 5 | 14 | 118 | 5.5 | 82 | 2.4 | 48 |
| April (selected) | 11 | 3 | 15 | 116 | 3.6 | 87 | 2.2 | 34 |
| May | 7 | 1 | 17 | 131 | 2.2 | 92 | 2.1 | 22 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (34/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | +14 | +3.6 °C | +2.2 °C | -0.8 | +2.1 mm | +1.9 h | -5 % | +0.2 m/s |
| May | -12 | -3.6 °C | -1.9 °C | +2.2 | +15.2 mm | -1.4 h | +5.1 % | -0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Wanaka in April?
The average daily high is around 11 °C, with an average daily low of about 3 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Wanaka in April?
The curated estimate is about 15 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 116 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Wanaka?
By the climate score, February are the strongest months for Wanaka. April is not among them.