Weather in Australia in April
April in Australia is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
A country pin in April is a warning: one region of Australia will not match another. Use a city page if you already know where you are going. Compared with January and July, April sits in the middle of Australia's year.
- Average temp
- 21°C
14–28°C
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Australia in April. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Australia in April. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Australia
Featured stays on trip1. Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Australia
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Australia
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Similar weather in April
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FAQs about Australia
Climate averages for Australia, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Australia is between September and December, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
January is the hottest month, with an average around 30°C.
February is the wettest month, with about 37 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
