These are the best beaches in 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.
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 Parakerake Bay. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Parakerake Bay for prolonged periods of time.
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 Tupou Bay. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (68°F). April is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Tupou Bay.
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 Urapukapuka Island. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (68°F). April is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Urapukapuka Island.
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 Roberton Island. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (68°F). April is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Roberton Island.
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 Rangiputa Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Rangiputa Beach for prolonged periods of time.
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 Coopers Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Coopers Beach for prolonged periods of time.
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 Cable Bay. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Cable Bay for prolonged periods of time.
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 Matai Bay. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Matai Bay for prolonged periods of time.
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 Tokerau Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Tokerau Beach for prolonged periods of time.
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 5.1 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 Te Werahi Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Te Werahi Beach for prolonged periods of time.
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 Mahurangi West. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Mahurangi West for prolonged periods of time.
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 Waiheke Island. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Waiheke Island for prolonged periods of time.
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 Bethells Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Bethells Beach for prolonged periods of time.
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 Karekare Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Karekare Beach for prolonged periods of time.
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 Piha Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Piha Beach for prolonged periods of time.
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 Rangitoto Island. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Rangitoto Island for prolonged periods of time.
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 37% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 4.1 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 Whangapoua Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). April is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Whangapoua Beach.
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 Ngarunui Surfers Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Ngarunui Surfers Beach for prolonged periods of time.
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 Moeraki Boulders Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). April is too cold for swimming in Moeraki Boulders Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
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 Tunnel Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 12°C (53°F). April is too cold for swimming in Tunnel Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
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 Lake Wakatipu. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). April is too cold for swimming in Lake Wakatipu for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
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 Sandfly Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). April is too cold for swimming in Sandfly Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
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 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 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 Matapouri Bay. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). April is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Matapouri Bay.
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 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 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 Waikawau Bay. Sea temperatures are a cool 20°C (67°F). April is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Waikawau Bay.
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 Hahei Beach. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). April is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Hahei Beach.
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 Cathedral Cove. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). April is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Cathedral Cove.
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 Stingray Bay. Sea temperatures are a cool 19°C (67°F). April is a slightly chilly month for swimming in Stingray Bay.
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 Mount Maunganui Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Mount Maunganui Beach for prolonged periods of time.
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 Hot Water Beach. Sea temperatures are a chilly 18°C (64°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Hot Water Beach for prolonged periods of time.
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 Bark Bay. Sea temperatures are a chilly 17°C (63°F). April is a little too cold to enjoy swimming in Bark Bay for prolonged periods of time.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
