Swimming in New Zealand in april 2025 Sea temperature by city in april

In april in New Zealand swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

Swimming in april in Auckland, Tauranga, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove, Coromandel, Māhia, Mokau, Napier, Omamari, Ruatoria, Waiheke Island, Waitārere Beach, Whatipu Beach, Gisborne, Hawera, Kaitaia, Kerikeri, New Plymouth, Opunake, Raglan, Ruakaka, Thames, Waihi Beach, Wairoa, Waitara, Waiuku, Wanganui, Warkworth, Whakatane and Whangamata is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 70°F, it can also go as low as 65°F. Note that the average is 68°F.

Swimming in april in Wellington, Abel Tasman National Park, Castlepoint, Hokitika, Nelson, Porangahau, Wharariki beach, Blenheim, Greymouth, Levin, Paraparaumu, Picton, Porirua, Takaka and Westport is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 60°F (min: 58°F/max: 63°F).

Forget about swimming in Christchurch, Dunedin, Akaroa, The Catlins, Invercargill, Moeraki Boulders, Otago Peninsula, Stewart Island, Balclutha, Kaikoura, Oamaru and Timaru in april! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 55°F (and only 59°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!