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Mataika Weather in April

Mataika in April

The short of it: Mataika in April averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 272 mm (10.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 24° · rain 272 mm · daylight 11 h 42 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

Thirty years of records give Mataika an average April high of 29°, a low of 24° and some 272 mm of rain. Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 272 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 42 min in mid-April, 33 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates April 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Mataika runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Leimātu'a, 3 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

April in Mataika, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus March
1° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus May
2° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 42 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Leimātu'aVavau3 km NW29°24°272 mm
Ta'aneaVavau3 km ENE29°24°274 mm
NeiafuVavau4 km SSW30°24°271 mm
TefisiVavau5 km WSW29°24°268 mm
PangaimotuVavau8 km SSW30°24°268 mm
LongomapuVavau10 km WSW29°24°268 mm
Fangale’oungaHaapai132 km SSW29°24°263 mm
PangaiHaapai139 km SSW29°24°266 mm

The Almanac · Mataika Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
April
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Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 272 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Mataika by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°24°302 mm14 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦
February30°25°237 mm14 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦
March30°24°272 mm11 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
April29°24°272 mm14 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
May28°23°178 mm14 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦
June27°22°143 mm15 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
July26°21°94 mm15 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
August26°21°121 mm15 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
September27°21°140 mm16 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
October28°22°201 mm15 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦
November29°23°173 mm13 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦
December29°24°196 mm15 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mataika in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mataika in April?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 272 mm (10.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like March: highs about 29°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 272 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Mataika?

The Almanac gives April 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Mataika in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 11 h 42 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 1 min in June to 13 h 15 min in December.

Does it snow in Mataika in April?

Hardly — April nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mataika in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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