Best Beaches in Australia and New Zealand in April

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PICK A MONTH FOR BEST BEACHES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

These are the best beaches in Australia and New Zealand in April, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in Australia and New Zealand in April

  • 30°C (86°F) Air
    19°C (67°F) Sea
    8.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.1 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 30°C (86°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.6hrs making the days long and bright. April has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in Western Australia. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). April is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Western Australia.

  • 24°C (74°F) Air
    24°C (75°F) Sea
    8.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    3.8 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (74°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 78% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.8hrs making the days long and bright. April has total rainfall of 2cm (0.8inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 3.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a great time for sunbathing in New South Wales. Sea temperatures are a warm 24°C (75°F). April is a good month for swimming in New South Wales with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 24°C (75°F) Air
    19°C (67°F) Sea
    7.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.0 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 24°C (75°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 66% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.4hrs making the days quite long and bright. April has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Esperance. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). April is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Esperance.

  • 26°C (79°F) Air
    27°C (80°F) Sea
    7.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    12.0 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (79°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 66% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.7hrs making the days quite long and bright. April has total rainfall of 14.5cm (5.7inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Queensland. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). April is an excellent month for swimming in Queensland with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 22°C (72°F) Air
    21°C (70°F) Sea
    8.4 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.4 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (72°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.4hrs making the days long and bright. April has total rainfall of 3.6cm (1.4inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 11.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Murramarang National Park. Sea temperatures are a warm 21°C (70°F). April is a good month for swimming in Murramarang National Park with comfortable temperatures for most people.

  • 23°C (73°F) Air
    20°C (67°F) Sea
    8.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.5 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 71% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.0hrs making the days quite long and bright. April has total rainfall of 2.5cm (1.0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.5 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Albany. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). April is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Albany.

  • 26°C (79°F) Air
    27°C (80°F) Sea
    4.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    12.0 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (79°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 39% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. April has total rainfall of 14.5cm (5.7inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Whitsunday Islands. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). April is an excellent month for swimming in Whitsunday Islands with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 26°C (79°F) Air
    27°C (80°F) Sea
    4.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    12.0 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 26°C (79°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 39% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. April has total rainfall of 14.5cm (5.7inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 12 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Whitsunday. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (80°F). April is an excellent month for swimming in Whitsunday with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 18°C (64°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    5.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    4.4 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.0 hours of sunshine per day. April has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it extremely dry with very few light showers and most days are rain free. There are just 4.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Northland Region. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Northland Region for prolonged periods of time.

  • 18°C (64°F) Air
    15°C (58°F) Sea
    8.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    12.8 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (64°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 81% making it very sunny and pleasant with blue skies most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.9hrs making the days long and bright. April has total rainfall of 0.3cm (0.1inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 12.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Tasmania. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (58°F). April is too cold for swimming in Tasmania for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 23°C (73°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    6.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.6 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 23°C (73°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 55% making it quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.2 hours of sunshine per day. April has total rainfall of 4cm (1.6inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in South Australia. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in South Australia for prolonged periods of time.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    20°C (68°F) Sea
    5.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.6 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.0 hours of sunshine per day. April has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.6 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in North Island. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (68°F). April is a slightly chilly month for swimming in North Island.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    4.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.6 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 44% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.9 hours of sunshine per day. April has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.6 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Auckland Region. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Auckland Region for prolonged periods of time.

  • 20°C (68°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    4.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.6 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 20°C (68°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.8 hours of sunshine per day. April has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 15.6 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Waikato Region. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Waikato Region for prolonged periods of time.

  • 21°C (69°F) Air
    16°C (61°F) Sea
    5.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.4 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 45% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.0 hours of sunshine per day. April has total rainfall of 1.9cm (0.7inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Victoria. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (61°F). April is too cold for swimming in Victoria for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 14°C (57°F) Air
    11°C (52°F) Sea
    8.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.4 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 14°C (57°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.1hrs making the days long and bright. April has total rainfall of 4.9cm (1.9inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Otago Region. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). April is too cold for swimming in Otago Region for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 14°C (57°F) Air
    11°C (52°F) Sea
    7.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.4 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 14°C (57°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 73% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.9hrs making the days quite long and bright. April has total rainfall of 4.9cm (1.9inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 9.4 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in South Island. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). April is too cold for swimming in South Island for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 21°C (69°F) Air
    19°C (67°F) Sea
    4.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.0 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 39% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.3 hours of sunshine per day. April has total rainfall of 12.7cm (5.0inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 14 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Coromandel Peninsula. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). April is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Coromandel Peninsula.

  • 21°C (69°F) Air
    18°C (64°F) Sea
    4.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.0 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 21°C (69°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.8 hours of sunshine per day. April has total rainfall of 12.7cm (5.0inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 14 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is a good time for sunbathing in Bay of Plenty Region. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Bay of Plenty Region for prolonged periods of time.

  • 16°C (61°F) Air
    17°C (63°F) Sea
    4.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.3 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 16°C (61°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 41% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. April has total rainfall of 13.6cm (5.4inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Nelson Tasman Region. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Nelson Tasman Region for prolonged periods of time.

  • 16°C (61°F) Air
    15°C (59°F) Sea
    4.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.3 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 16°C (61°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 41% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. April has total rainfall of 13.6cm (5.4inches) making it often dry with only moderate showers. There are only 10.3 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the many clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Abel Tasman National Park. Sea temperatures are a cold 15°C (59°F). April is too cold for swimming in Abel Tasman National Park for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

  • 29°C (84°F) Air
    28°C (83°F) Sea
    5.0 Hrs of Sun / Day
    20.0 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 29°C (84°F) which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 43% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 5.0 hours of sunshine per day. April has total rainfall of 45.5cm (17.9inches) making it rainy with frequent strong tropical showers. There are 20 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is not an optimal time for sunbathing but it is possible on clearer days in Cairns. Sea temperatures are a very warm 28°C (83°F). April is an excellent month for swimming in Cairns with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

  • 14°C (57°F) Air
    12°C (53°F) Sea
    8.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    17.6 Days of Rain

    April has average maximum temperatures of 14°C (57°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 77% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 8.3hrs making the days long and bright. April has total rainfall of 18.9cm (7.4inches) making it a bit rainy but with only moderate showers. There are 17.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the clear days.

    It is not a good time for sunbathing in Southland Region. Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (53°F). April is too cold for swimming in Southland Region for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

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