Emerald Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Emerald

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
30.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
23.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
38 mm
Avg Humidity
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61%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+0.3°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Emerald April Weather Overview

April is close to Emerald's year-round average, with average highs near 30.2°C and lows around 16.9°C (mean 23.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 38 mm of rainfall and 61% relative humidity across the period.

Emerald April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is close to Emerald's year-round average. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Emerald was 1986 — when the month averaged 25.4°C — while the coldest was 2011 at 20.9°C. Typical April days reach 30.2°C with nights near 16.9°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp23.4°C→24.0°C+0.6°C
Max Temp30.1°C→30.8°C+0.7°C
Min Temp16.7°C→17.3°C+0.6°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp0°C/decade →

Distribution of Avg Temp

20.0°C–21.5°C3 yr (7%)
21.5°C–23.0°C8 yr (18%)
23.0°C–24.5°C22 yr (49%)
24.5°C–26.0°C12 yr (27%)

Emerald April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the drier months in Emerald, averaging 38 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1983 with 219 mm, while the driest were 1993 and 2017 at 0 mm.

Emerald April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Emerald during April averages 61%. The most humid April was 1990 at 80%, and the least humid was 1996 at 48%.

Emerald April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 5.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Emerald. The sunniest Aprils were 2008 and 2017 at 5.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2000 at 3.9.

Emerald April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Emerald during April is 2.6 m/s. The windiest Aprils were 2000 and 2005 at 3.2 m/s, while the calmest were 1985, 2008 and 2025, among others at 2.1 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Emerald

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How April Ranks in Emerald

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

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

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Emerald April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp23.7°C23.2°C23.9°C23.0°C24.2°C+0.5°C
Avg High30.1°C30.0°C30.8°C29.3°C31.1°C+1°C
Avg Low17.2°C16.4°C17.1°C16.6°C17.3°C+0.1°C
Avg Rain60 mm37 mm29 mm35 mm28 mm-32 mm

Extreme April Records in Emerald

🔥Warmest April37.4°C1996
🧊Coldest April6.7°C1990
🌧️Wettest April219 mm1983
🏜️Driest April0 mm1993
🌬️Windiest April3.2 m/s2000

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Emerald have risen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of 6.7°C (1990) to a record high of 37.4°C (1996).

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Rainfall in April is one of the drier months, averaging 38 mm, with a wettest year of 219 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Emerald?

One of the best times to visit Emerald

April is one of the best times to visit Emerald. Expect days averaging 30.2°C and nights around 16.9°C (mean 23.5°C) — close to Emerald's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (38 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Emerald'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 →

Emerald Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is close to Emerald's year-round average, with average highs near 30.2°C and lows around 16.9°C (mean 23.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 38 mm of rainfall and 61% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 38 mm of rainfall in Emerald, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 219 mm (1983), and the driest just 0 mm (1993). Humidity sits around 61% and average wind speed is 2.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.1 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 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.1°C to 30.8°C and overnight lows from 16.7°C to 17.3°C over the same span.
April Weather in Emerald, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202529.2°C23.0°C16.9°C30.9°C12.2°C64 mm69%2.1 m/s5.2
202431.3°C24.3°C17.3°C35.3°C11.4°C13 mm58%2.9 m/s5.1
202331.3°C24.1°C16.8°C36.8°C13.7°C38 mm56%2.4 m/s5.2
202231.2°C25.0°C18.7°C35.8°C15.4°C35 mm62%2.9 m/s4.7
202130.8°C23.7°C16.6°C35.3°C11.2°C13 mm54%2.6 m/s5.1
202032.7°C25.1°C17.5°C36.2°C14.6°C7 mm55%2.4 m/s5.6
201929.0°C22.6°C16.3°C31.3°C11.4°C80 mm70%2.8 m/s5.2
201831.7°C24.8°C17.8°C33.8°C13.7°C10 mm60%2.8 m/s5.2
201727.6°C21.0°C14.3°C31.8°C7.4°C0 mm71%2.5 m/s5.8
201631.3°C24.6°C17.8°C33.9°C15.2°C2 mm65%2.6 m/s5.4
201530.5°C23.2°C15.9°C35.2°C8.6°C14 mm53%2.6 m/s5.3
201431.2°C24.6°C18.0°C33.4°C14.4°C17 mm67%2.2 m/s5.4
201328.7°C22.5°C16.2°C32.5°C11.3°C67 mm70%2.5 m/s4.8
201228.3°C22.0°C15.6°C31.9°C11.1°C33 mm69%2.2 m/s5.2
2011 ❄️25.9°C20.9°C15.8°C28.7°C11.8°C84 mm80%2.5 m/s4.9
201028.8°C23.4°C18.0°C33.9°C14.6°C46 mm75%2.4 m/s4.9
200930.2°C23.5°C16.8°C35.0°C10.8°C54 mm62%2.2 m/s5.1
200828.6°C21.1°C13.6°C31.4°C7.5°C2 mm60%2.1 m/s5.8
200732.1°C24.7°C17.4°C34.3°C14.0°C5 mm52%2.7 m/s5.7
200629.6°C23.4°C17.2°C36.7°C9.2°C84 mm67%2.2 m/s4.5
200531.9°C24.8°C17.8°C34.1°C15.3°C6 mm55%3.2 m/s5.3
200431.9°C24.9°C17.9°C35.6°C12.3°C12 mm55%2.8 m/s5.2
200331.5°C24.5°C17.6°C35.9°C12.5°C20 mm58%2.6 m/s5.4
200232.4°C25.1°C17.8°C35.0°C15.9°C1 mm49%2.8 m/s5.5
200131.0°C24.1°C17.3°C32.5°C12.8°C17 mm58%2.8 m/s5.3
200028.8°C23.3°C17.9°C34.6°C14.6°C85 mm67%3.2 m/s3.9
199929.2°C22.4°C15.7°C34.2°C7.2°C19 mm57%2.7 m/s4.7
199830.2°C23.8°C17.4°C37.3°C10.4°C108 mm65%2.6 m/s4.9
199729.4°C22.3°C15.3°C31.8°C12.8°C9 mm63%2.4 m/s5.5
199632.6°C25.1°C17.5°C37.4°C11.8°C77 mm48%2.4 m/s5
199530.7°C23.2°C15.6°C33.7°C9.7°C26 mm53%2.5 m/s5.5
199428.6°C22.0°C15.4°C31.7°C7.6°C5 mm65%2.7 m/s5.3
199331.6°C24.2°C16.8°C36.6°C14.1°C0 mm51%3.1 m/s5.6
199230.1°C23.9°C17.6°C33.0°C14.7°C20 mm62%2.9 m/s5
199130.3°C23.0°C15.7°C34.4°C11.0°C6 mm55%2.6 m/s5.4
199026.9°C21.9°C16.8°C30.5°C6.7°C97 mm80%2.5 m/s4.5
198928.8°C23.4°C18.0°C31.3°C14.0°C97 mm74%2.9 m/s4.3
198828.8°C23.1°C17.4°C32.7°C13.5°C60 mm70%2.3 m/s4.6
198730.8°C24.2°C17.5°C34.8°C15.5°C62 mm54%3 m/s5.3
1986 🔥32.1°C25.4°C18.6°C35.9°C16.5°C32 mm57%2.8 m/s5.3
198530.9°C23.9°C16.9°C35.8°C13.0°C19 mm56%2.1 m/s5.1
198430.0°C23.4°C16.8°C33.5°C12.0°C10 mm55%2.8 m/s5.1
1983 🌧️28.5°C22.1°C15.8°C33.2°C9.6°C219 mm63%2.4 m/s—
198230.7°C24.0°C17.3°C34.7°C13.8°C8 mm55%2.9 m/s—
198130.6°C23.5°C16.5°C33.7°C10.5°C35 mm62%2.1 m/s—

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

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Emerald April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Emerald in April?▼

The average high in April is around 30.2°C with lows near 16.9°C (mean 23.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Emerald in April?▼

April averages 38 mm of rainfall in Emerald, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 219 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest April on record in Emerald?▼

The hottest April reached 37.4°C in 1996. The coldest dipped to 6.7°C in 1990.

Has April in Emerald 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 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.1°C to 30.8°C and overnight lows from 16.7°C to 17.3°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Emerald?▼

April is close to Emerald's year-round average and one of the drier months, so plan for around 30.2°C daytime highs and 16.9°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Emerald?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Emerald, averaging 23.5°C.

What should I pack for Emerald in April?▼

For April in Emerald, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 30.2°C and lows of 16.9°C.

Is Emerald humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 61% — moderately humid.

How windy is Emerald in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 2.6 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 3.2 m/s (2000).

Which April had the most rainfall in Emerald?▼

The wettest April on record was 1983 with 219 mm. On average, April sees 38 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 Emerald 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.