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Visiting Oamaru, New Zealand in April

The weather in April is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into May. 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. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Oamaru.

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.

Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). April is too cold for swimming in Oamaru for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in April is slightly cooler than the previous month.

Consider visiting Oamaru in the months of January, February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for April.

Can you sunbathe in Oamaru in April?

No, April is not a good time for sunbathing in Oamaru.

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.

More about April temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Oamaru in April?

No, April is too cold for swimming in Oamaru for any length of time, with the sea water at 11°C (52°F), unless you have a wetsuit.

More about April sea temperatures.

Is April a good time to holiday in Oamaru?

No, April is not a good time for a holiday in Oamaru.

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 Oamaru. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). April is too cold for swimming in Oamaru for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

More about the April temperatures and sunshine.

Is Oamaru warm in April?

No, Oamaru is a little too chilly for sunbathing in April.

The average maximum temperature in Oamaru in April is 14°C (57°F). The average maximum temperature is 16°C (61°) in the previous month and 12°C (54°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Oamaru in April is 12°C (53°F). The average temperature is 14°C (57°F) in the previous month and 10°C (50°F) in the next month.

More info about the April temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Oamaru in April?

The average day light hours per day in Oamaru in April are 10.8. 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.

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Temperature in Oamaru in April

The weather in April is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into May. The average maximum temperature in Oamaru in April is 14°C (57°F). The average maximum temperature is 16°C (61°F) in the previous month and 12°C (54°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Oamaru in April is 12°C (53°F). The average temperature is 14°C (57°F) in the previous month and 10°C (50°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Oamaru in April is 10°C (50°F). The minimum temperature is 12°C (53°F) in the previous month and 7°C (45°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Oamaru in April

The days in April are shorter than the previous month and days continue to get shorter into May. April has far fewer hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to drop quickly into May. During April the average day light hours are 10.8 per day in Oamaru. 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.

The ultraviolet index in Oamaru in April is typically 3.2 during April. An ultraviolet index reading of 3 to 5 indicates there is a moderate risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Keep out of the sun during the strongest hours around midday when unprotected skin risks burning in less than 30 minutes. For the sensitive wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating. Tanning for hours is possible with the right application of sun cream. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Oamaru in April

The average sea water temperature in Oamaru in April is 11.3°C (52.3°F) which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. The sea temperature in April is slightly cooler than the previous month.

Rainfall in Oamaru in April

April weather is marginally drier than the previous month and rainfall continues to drop slightly into May. April has fewer days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to drop slightly into May. The average total rainfall in Oamaru in April is 4.9cm (1.9inches) and on average there are 9.4 rainy days in April making it a quite rainy time to visit the beach.

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