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Napier in April
The weather in April
In April, Napier averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 12° — mild weather by day. Expect around 83 mm of precipitation spread over about 10 wet days, with average cloud cover near 35%.
Days are 2.5° cooler than in March on average, and May is cooler again by about 2.6°. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.
April scores 76/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Napier.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:40 and sets at 17:46 local time, giving 11 h 05 min of daylight. Days shorten by 70 minutes over the month.
Why 76/100?
How the score for April is builtBeach score this month: 26/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Napier this month
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Napier in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Napier?
April scores 76/100 for Napier, which we rate as good. Average highs are 18°C with 10 wet days.
How warm is Napier in April?
Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 12°C in April.
Does it rain a lot in Napier in April?
Napier receives about 83 mm of precipitation in April, falling on around 10 days.
Can you swim in Napier in April?
The sea averages 18°C in April, cold for most swimmers.