Weather in Australia for April 2026
In general, the average temperature in Australia at the beginning of April is 21.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 19.6 °C by the end of April.
Australia in April brings notable rainfall, with an average of 16 rainy days and a total precipitation of 68 mm.
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Australia Weather April
What’s the Weather Like in Australia This April?
Temperatures trend during April in Australia
April weather in Australia day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr. |  Sunny | 23° /12° | 7.2 mm | 6 | |
| 2 Apr. |  Partly cloudy | 22° /11° | 3.7 mm | 6 | |
| 3 Apr. |  Patchy rain possible | 22° /12° | 0.9 mm | 6 | |
| 4 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 21° /12° | 0.3 mm | 6 | |
| 5 Apr. | Partly cloudy | 20° /11° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 6 Apr. |  Overcast | 21° /11° | 0.7 mm | 6 | |
| 7 Apr. | Partly cloudy | 20° /12° | 6.3 mm | 6 | |
| 8 Apr. | Partly cloudy | 21° /12° | 3 mm | 6 | |
| 9 Apr. | Overcast | 20° /11° | 2.6 mm | 5 | |
| 10 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 21° /12° | 0.8 mm | 6 | |
| 11 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /11° | 0.9 mm | 5 | |
| 12 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 19° /11° | 3.6 mm | 5 | |
| 13 Apr. | Partly cloudy | 22° /11° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 14 Apr. | Overcast | 22° /12° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 15 Apr. |  Cloudy | 22° /12° | 3.5 mm | 6 | |
| 16 Apr. | Partly cloudy | 22° /12° | 9.9 mm | 6 | |
| 17 Apr. | Cloudy | 22° /11° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 18 Apr. | Overcast | 21° /12° | 6 mm | 5 | |
| 19 Apr. | Partly cloudy | 20° /12° | 3.7 mm | 6 | |
| 20 Apr. |  Moderate or heavy rain shower | 19° /10° | 3.5 mm | 5 | |
| 21 Apr. | Cloudy | 17° /10° | 0.3 mm | 5 | |
| 22 Apr. | Overcast | 19° /10° | 0.2 mm | 6 | |
| 23 Apr. | Partly cloudy | 20° /11° | 0.7 mm | 6 | |
| 24 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /10° | 0.5 mm | 6 | |
| 25 Apr. | Overcast | 21° /11° | 0.4 mm | 6 | |
| 26 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /11° | 1.2 mm | 5 | |
| 27 Apr. | Overcast | 19° /12° | 0.4 mm | 5 | |
| 28 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 20° /11° | 1.3 mm | 6 | |
| 29 Apr. | Patchy rain possible | 18° /11° | 3.7 mm | 5 | |
| 30 Apr. | Sunny | 19° /9° | 2.1 mm | 5 | |
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Guide for Australia in April
In April, Australia experiences varying weather conditions across different regions. In the southern parts of the country, such as Melbourne and Sydney, the beginning of April sees the transition from the warm days of summer to cooler autumn temperatures.
The average temperature in Sydney at the start of the month is around 20°, while Melbourne experiences slightly cooler temperatures at around 16°.
As the month progresses, these cities tend to become cooler, with temperatures dropping to around 17° in Sydney and 13° in Melbourne by the end of April.
In contrast, northern parts of Australia, like Brisbane and Cairns, generally maintain warmer temperatures throughout April. At the beginning of the month, Brisbane typically enjoys temperatures around 24°, and Cairns experiences even warmer weather at around 28°.
Towards the end of April, these cities see a slight decrease in temperatures, with Brisbane averaging around 22° and Cairns around 26°.
Overall, April in Australia offers a transition from the warmth of summer to the cooler embrace of autumn, with varying temperatures depending on the region.
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