Weather in April
April signifies the middle of the autumn season in Whanganui. There is a clear decrease in temperature, having the average high temperature drop to 18.8°C (65.8°F). With the arrival of the cooler months, daylight hours decrease and so do the sunshine hours. Ironically, even as the autumn chill sweeps in, the precipitation ascends. The chance of showers increases, and the rainfall totals rise compared to the previous month, suggesting Whanganui's preference for wet autumns.
On the first day of April in Whanganui, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:12 pm NZDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:30 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.
Temperature
Whanganui's weather in April indicates an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 18.8°C (65.8°F), nearly consistent with the 21.3°C (70.3°F) of March. Throughout the month of April, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 10.6°C (51.1°F).Rainfall
During April, Whanganui regularly aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Whanganui, 918mm (36.14") of rain is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in April in Whanganui, New Zealand, is 11h and 2min.On the first day of April in Whanganui, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:12 pm NZDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:30 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
In Whanganui, the average sunshine in April is 5.3h.Updated: Jan 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average April temperature in Whanganui?
In Whanganui, 18.8°C (65.8°F) is the average high-temperature and 10.6°C (51.1°F) is the average low-temperature during April.
How much does it rain in Whanganui in April?
Throughout April, in Whanganui, New Zealand, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in April in Whanganui?
In Whanganui, the average day length in April is 11h and 2min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Whanganui?
On the first day of April in Whanganui, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 7:12 pm NZDT. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 5:30 pm NZST.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in April in Whanganui?
On Sunday, 07. April 2024, at 3:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Whanganui, 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 Whanganui?
In April, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.
Average temperature in April
Whanganui, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in April: 18.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13.2°C).
- Average low temperature in April: 10.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (5.6°C).
Average rainfall in April
Whanganui, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in April: 69.2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (88.8mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (59.2mm).
Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Whanganui, New Zealand
- Average daylight in April: 11h and 0min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in April: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Whanganui, New Zealand
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