April weather forecast
Timaru, New Zealand

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Weather in April

April in Timaru is indicative of an authentic autumnal atmosphere. Observing the transformation from March, the average low temperature drops noticeably to 5.1°C (41.2°F). It resonates with the diminished daylight hours, anchoring the city in the heart of the season. April is characterised by crisp morning air and early sunset painterly lit skies. The weather during this period manifests a pleasant pre-winter spectacle, offering a respite from the summer warmth.

Temperature

April brings an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 16.8°C (62.2°F) in Timaru, showing a slight difference from March's 19.5°C (67.1°F). Nightly temperatures in Timaru drop to an average low of 5.1°C (41.2°F) in April.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in April is 85.4%.

Rainfall

In Timaru, during April, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Timaru, there are 75.6 rainfall days, and 548mm (21.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Timaru, in April, the average water temperature is 14.1°C (57.4°F).
Note: Engaging in a swim in 14.1°C (57.4°F) can threaten life. Brief exposure to 13°C (55.4°F) waters is uneasy, and submersion below 10°C (50°F) can lead to cold shock and disrupted breathing patterns, varying by individual.

Daylight

In April, the average length of the day in Timaru is 10h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 7:25 pm NZDT. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:37 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 Timaru, New Zealand, is 5.3h.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in April in Timaru?

Timaru in April has an average high-temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 5.1°C (41.2°F).

What is the average humidity in April in Timaru?

In April, the average relative humidity in Timaru, New Zealand, is 85.4%.

How much does it rain in Timaru in April?

In Timaru, New Zealand, in April, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the water temperature in April in Timaru?

In Timaru, New Zealand, in April, the average water temperature is 14.1°C (57.4°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

How many hours of daylight does Timaru have in April?

The average day length in April is 10h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in April in Timaru?

On the first day of April in Timaru, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 7:25 pm NZDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 5:37 pm NZST.

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

On Sunday, 07. April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Timaru, 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 Timaru?

In Timaru, the average sunshine duration in April is 5.3h.

Average temperature in April
Timaru, New Zealand

Average temperature in April - Timaru, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in April: 16.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (21.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (10.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 5.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (10.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-0.6°C).

Average humidity in April
Timaru, New Zealand

Average humidity in April - Timaru, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in April: 85.4%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85.6%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75.2%).

Average rainfall in April
Timaru, New Zealand

Average rainfall in April - Timaru, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in April: 38.7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (52.8mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (36.5mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Timaru, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in April - Timaru, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in April: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.3 days).

Average sea temperature in April
Timaru, New Zealand

Average sea temperature in April - Timaru, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in April: 14.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (9.9°C).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Timaru, New Zealand

Average daylight in April / Average sunshine in April - Timaru, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in April: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Timaru, New Zealand

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