Forster Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Forster

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
22.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.9°C
Avg Temp
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19.8°C
Avg Rain
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112 mm
Avg Humidity
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75%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+0.7°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Forster April Weather Overview

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Forster, with average highs near 22.6°C and lows around 16.9°C (mean 19.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 112 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

Forster April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Forster. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Forster was 2016 — when the month averaged 21.9°C — while the coldest were 1995, 2008 and 2021 at 18.1°C. Typical April days reach 22.6°C with nights near 16.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp19.2°C→19.9°C+0.7°C
Max Temp22.0°C→22.7°C+0.7°C
Min Temp16.3°C→17.1°C+0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

18.0°C–19.0°C8 yr (18%)
19.0°C–20.0°C20 yr (44%)
20.0°C–21.0°C13 yr (29%)
21.0°C–22.0°C4 yr (9%)

Forster April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Forster, averaging 112 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1988 with 360 mm, while the driest was 1996 at 29 mm.

Forster April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Forster during April averages 75%. The most humid April was 1989 at 85%, and the least humid was 1991 at 64%.

Forster April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 3.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Forster. The sunniest April was 1986 at 4.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1990 at 3.1.

Forster April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Forster during April is 2.2 m/s. The windiest April was 1999 at 2.9 m/s, while the calmest was 2013 at 1.8 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Forster

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How April Ranks in Forster

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Forster Weather by Month

Forster April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp19.5°C19.4°C19.8°C20.2°C19.8°C+0.3°C
Avg High22.4°C22.5°C22.5°C23.1°C22.7°C+0.3°C
Avg Low16.7°C16.4°C17.0°C17.2°C17.0°C+0.3°C
Avg Rain168 mm113 mm105 mm84 mm88 mm-80 mm

Extreme April Records in Forster

🔥Warmest April33.5°C1986
🧊Coldest April8.7°C2008
🌧️Wettest April360 mm1988
🏜️Driest April29 mm1996
🌬️Windiest April2.9 m/s1999

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Forster have risen by about 0.7°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of 8.7°C (2008) to a record high of 33.5°C (1986).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 112 mm, with a wettest year of 360 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Forster?

A good time to visit Forster

April is a good time to visit Forster, with days averaging 22.6°C and nights around 16.9°C (mean 19.8°C, close to Forster's yearly average) and higher rainfall. December and November are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Forster's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Forster Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Forster, with average highs near 22.6°C and lows around 16.9°C (mean 19.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 112 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 112 mm of rainfall in Forster, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 360 mm (1988), and the driest just 29 mm (1996). Humidity sits around 75% and average wind speed is 2.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How April has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 22°C to 22.7°C and overnight lows from 16.3°C to 17.1°C over the same span.
April Weather in Forster, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202523.7°C20.9°C18.0°C27.8°C16.1°C123 mm75%2.3 m/s3.9
202423.2°C20.5°C17.8°C28.9°C15.3°C173 mm77%2.2 m/s3.8
202322.8°C19.9°C17.1°C28.6°C12.4°C57 mm71%2.5 m/s3.8
202222.6°C20.1°C17.7°C25.5°C15.2°C62 mm78%2.1 m/s3.8
202121.1°C18.1°C15.0°C25.6°C10.4°C45 mm77%1.9 m/s4.3
202022.5°C19.4°C16.4°C25.6°C12.8°C67 mm78%2.1 m/s4
201924.4°C21.2°C18.0°C30.8°C14.5°C48 mm71%1.9 m/s4.1
201824.2°C21.3°C18.3°C28.3°C16.3°C51 mm76%2.1 m/s4.2
201721.3°C18.8°C16.3°C24.3°C12.7°C45 mm77%2.3 m/s4.1
2016 🔥25.1°C21.9°C18.7°C30.4°C16.6°C74 mm72%2.1 m/s4
201522.2°C19.4°C16.6°C27.3°C14.0°C117 mm77%2.2 m/s3.6
201424.1°C20.9°C17.7°C28.6°C14.4°C73 mm74%2.2 m/s3.6
201321.6°C18.7°C15.9°C24.8°C12.8°C104 mm77%1.8 m/s4.1
201222.1°C19.5°C16.8°C28.0°C12.2°C137 mm80%2.1 m/s3.5
201121.9°C19.3°C16.7°C26.3°C12.7°C160 mm75%2.2 m/s3.9
201024.2°C20.8°C17.4°C28.3°C13.9°C30 mm70%2.1 m/s3.9
200921.5°C19.4°C17.2°C24.5°C12.4°C151 mm80%2.5 m/s3.6
200820.3°C18.1°C15.9°C26.8°C8.7°C289 mm77%2.6 m/s3.5
200722.7°C19.9°C17.2°C27.4°C14.5°C80 mm75%2 m/s3.8
200624.1°C20.1°C16.1°C30.2°C12.2°C45 mm64%2.3 m/s4.3
200523.8°C20.7°C17.6°C28.2°C15.4°C44 mm78%1.9 m/s4.2
200423.6°C20.4°C17.2°C27.4°C13.9°C79 mm75%2.1 m/s4.2
200321.6°C19.2°C16.7°C25.4°C14.3°C132 mm78%2.5 m/s3.6
200223.4°C20.4°C17.5°C27.6°C15.6°C70 mm75%2.2 m/s4
200122.4°C19.7°C17.0°C26.1°C12.9°C63 mm80%2 m/s4.1
200021.9°C19.6°C17.3°C26.8°C13.9°C96 mm81%2.2 m/s3.7
199920.4°C18.3°C16.2°C23.7°C12.1°C284 mm81%2.9 m/s3.2
199824.1°C21.0°C18.0°C29.9°C13.9°C132 mm74%2.2 m/s3.6
199723.7°C20.0°C16.3°C28.3°C14.5°C40 mm69%2 m/s4.1
199623.5°C19.6°C15.8°C29.9°C11.4°C29 mm64%2.1 m/s4.2
1995 ❄️21.3°C18.1°C15.0°C24.7°C11.0°C51 mm71%2.3 m/s4.3
199422.9°C19.4°C15.9°C26.6°C9.4°C52 mm73%2.3 m/s4.3
199323.0°C19.7°C16.5°C30.1°C14.8°C47 mm74%2 m/s4.2
199221.2°C19.1°C17.0°C25.1°C13.2°C158 mm81%2.3 m/s3.6
199123.2°C19.6°C15.9°C29.9°C13.4°C39 mm64%2.2 m/s4.3
199021.6°C19.6°C17.5°C25.3°C11.5°C298 mm84%2.5 m/s3.1
198921.8°C19.9°C18.0°C24.4°C15.3°C262 mm85%2.6 m/s3.3
1988 🌧️21.3°C19.2°C17.2°C25.4°C14.7°C360 mm84%2.1 m/s3.2
198723.5°C20.1°C16.8°C28.3°C13.9°C70 mm71%2.1 m/s4
198625.1°C20.9°C16.7°C33.5°C14.0°C71 mm66%2 m/s4.4
198522.1°C19.3°C16.6°C27.5°C12.7°C250 mm76%2.1 m/s4
198421.5°C18.7°C15.9°C25.0°C11.7°C126 mm78%2 m/s3.9
198320.9°C18.2°C15.5°C25.7°C10.9°C150 mm78%2.2 m/s—
198222.5°C19.5°C16.6°C26.6°C11.3°C34 mm72%2 m/s—
198123.1°C20.1°C17.1°C26.7°C13.7°C187 mm75%2.1 m/s—

Actual recorded April data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Forster April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Forster in April?▼

The average high in April is around 22.6°C with lows near 16.9°C (mean 19.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Forster in April?▼

April averages 112 mm of rainfall in Forster, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 360 mm in 1988.

What was the hottest April on record in Forster?▼

The hottest April reached 33.5°C in 1986. The coldest dipped to 8.7°C in 2008.

Has April in Forster gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average April temperatures have risen by about 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 22°C to 22.7°C and overnight lows from 16.3°C to 17.1°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Forster?▼

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Forster and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 22.6°C daytime highs and 16.9°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Forster?▼

Not quite — April is the 7th coolest month in Forster, averaging 19.8°C.

What should I pack for Forster in April?▼

For April in Forster, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 22.6°C and lows of 16.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Forster humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 75% — quite humid.

How windy is Forster in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 2.2 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 2.9 m/s (1999).

Which April had the most rainfall in Forster?▼

The wettest April on record was 1988 with 360 mm. On average, April sees 112 mm.

Where does this April weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Forster behaves each April, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for April specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.