April weather forecast
Palmerston North, New Zealand

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Weather in April

The weather in April fully embraces the arrival of autumn in Palmerston North. With average high and low temperatures dropping to 18.6°C (65.5°F) and 8.6°C (47.5°F) respectively, this month effectively breaks away from the warmer months. The rainfall, however, takes a leap to 66mm (2.6"), and spreads out over about eight days enhancing nature's autumn hues. Yet the city's serenity remains intact with less sunshine compared to the earlier months, summing up to an average of 11 hours of daylight each day.

Temperature

April's presence records an average high-temperature of a comfortable 18.6°C (65.5°F), closely mirroring March's climate. Palmerston North experiences an average nighttime temperature of 8.6°C (47.5°F) in the month of April.

Humidity

In Palmerston North, the average relative humidity in April is 81.2%.

Rainfall

In Palmerston North, in April, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation. In Palmerston North, New Zealand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.7 days and collects up to 917mm (36.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Palmerston North, the average length of the day in April is 11h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:10 pm NZDT. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:27 pm NZST.
Note: On Sunday, 07. April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 29. September 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from NZST to NZDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in Palmerston North is 4.9h.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average April temperature in Palmerston North?

In Palmerston North, in April, the average high-temperature is 18.6°C (65.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 8.6°C (47.5°F).

What is the average humidity in April in Palmerston North?

The average relative humidity in April is 81.2%.

How many days does it rain in April in Palmerston North?

In Palmerston North, in April, during 8.2 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in April in Palmerston North?

In Palmerston North, the average day length in April is 11h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Palmerston North?

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:32 am and sunset at 7:10 pm NZDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 5:27 pm NZST.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in April in Palmerston North?

On Sunday, 07. April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Palmerston North, New Zealand, and the time zone changes from NZDT to NZST. The next DST starts on Sunday, 29. September 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in April in Palmerston North?

In Palmerston North, the average sunshine duration in April is 4.9h.
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Average daylight
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Average temperature in April
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average temperature in April - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in April: 18.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 8.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.6°C).

Average humidity in April
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average humidity in April - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in April: 81.2%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (86.8%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75.3%).

Average rainfall in April
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average rainfall in April - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in April: 65.9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (96.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (51.8mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in April - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in April: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Palmerston North, New Zealand

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in April: 11h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Palmerston North, New Zealand

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