Hughenden Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Hughenden

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
31.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
18.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
24.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
31 mm
Avg Humidity
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54%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+0.2°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Hughenden April Weather Overview

April is close to Hughenden's year-round average, with average highs near 31.5°C and lows around 18.2°C (mean 24.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 31 mm of rainfall and 54% relative humidity across the period.

Hughenden April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is close to Hughenden's year-round average. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Aprils in Hughenden were 2016 and 2020 — when the month averaged 27.1°C — while the coldest was 2011 at 22°C. Typical April days reach 31.5°C with nights near 18.2°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp24.7°C→25.1°C+0.4°C
Max Temp31.2°C→31.7°C+0.5°C
Min Temp18.2°C→18.5°C+0.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

22.0°C–23.5°C8 yr (18%)
23.5°C–25.0°C14 yr (31%)
25.0°C–26.5°C18 yr (40%)
26.5°C–28.0°C5 yr (11%)

Hughenden April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the drier months in Hughenden, averaging 31 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 1990 with 216 mm, while the driest were 2017, 2018 and 2020, among others at 0 mm.

Hughenden April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Hughenden during April averages 54%. The most humid April was 2010 at 75%, and the least humid was 1995 at 37%.

Hughenden April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 5.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Hughenden. The sunniest April was 2017 at 6.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2006 at 4.7.

Hughenden April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Hughenden during April is 3.3 m/s. The windiest April was 2005 at 4.1 m/s, while the calmest was 2009 at 2.5 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Hughenden

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

How April Ranks in Hughenden

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Hughenden Weather by Month

Hughenden April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp24.9°C24.7°C24.7°C24.8°C25.4°C+0.5°C
Avg High31.3°C31.5°C31.5°C31.4°C32.2°C+0.9°C
Avg Low18.4°C17.8°C18.0°C18.1°C18.7°C+0.3°C
Avg Rain37 mm33 mm29 mm25 mm32 mm-5 mm

Extreme April Records in Hughenden

🔥Warmest April38.5°C1998
🧊Coldest April7.1°C1994
🌧️Wettest April216 mm1990
🏜️Driest April0 mm1997
🌬️Windiest April4.1 m/s2005

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Hughenden have risen by about 0.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of 7.1°C (1994) to a record high of 38.5°C (1998).

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Rainfall in April is one of the drier months, averaging 31 mm, with a wettest year of 216 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Hughenden?

One of the best times to visit Hughenden

April is one of the best times to visit Hughenden. Expect days averaging 31.5°C and nights around 18.2°C (mean 24.9°C) — close to Hughenden's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (31 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Hughenden'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 →

Hughenden Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is close to Hughenden's year-round average, with average highs near 31.5°C and lows around 18.2°C (mean 24.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 31 mm of rainfall and 54% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 31 mm of rainfall in Hughenden, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 216 mm (1990), and the driest just 0 mm (1997). Humidity sits around 54% and average wind speed is 3.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.8 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 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 31.2°C to 31.7°C and overnight lows from 18.2°C to 18.5°C over the same span.
April Weather in Hughenden, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202529.5°C23.4°C17.4°C31.5°C11.4°C55 mm70%2.7 m/s5.5
202431.8°C24.9°C17.9°C34.2°C11.8°C2 mm54%3.4 m/s5.8
202333.4°C26.2°C19.0°C37.6°C15.1°C0 mm46%3.1 m/s5.9
202232.9°C26.8°C20.7°C37.8°C18.0°C75 mm54%3.7 m/s5.6
202130.7°C24.2°C17.7°C33.8°C14.8°C60 mm60%3.2 m/s5.5
202034.6°C27.1°C19.5°C36.8°C15.0°C0 mm41%3.2 m/s6.2
201932.1°C25.5°C18.9°C34.8°C16.7°C37 mm53%3.7 m/s5.9
201833.2°C26.2°C19.2°C35.5°C15.0°C0 mm50%3.5 m/s6.1
201732.8°C25.1°C17.5°C35.5°C8.8°C0 mm45%3.8 m/s6.4
2016 🔥34.0°C27.1°C20.3°C37.2°C17.4°C1 mm48%3.8 m/s6
201531.9°C24.3°C16.7°C36.5°C8.9°C7 mm43%3 m/s6
201432.7°C26.1°C19.5°C35.2°C17.0°C23 mm59%2.9 m/s5.6
201331.5°C24.8°C18.1°C36.9°C12.3°C45 mm57%3.2 m/s5.4
201228.9°C22.6°C16.3°C32.9°C12.4°C25 mm69%3 m/s5.8
2011 ❄️28.0°C22.0°C16.0°C31.3°C12.8°C33 mm72%3.3 m/s5.2
201029.3°C24.1°C18.9°C34.0°C16.8°C78 mm75%3.2 m/s5.1
200930.2°C23.8°C17.3°C34.2°C9.9°C35 mm66%2.5 m/s5.8
200829.7°C22.1°C14.5°C32.4°C10.4°C0 mm53%2.7 m/s6.2
200732.8°C25.2°C17.7°C35.2°C16.0°C0 mm45%3.4 m/s6.3
200629.7°C24.2°C18.8°C35.6°C12.7°C145 mm72%2.9 m/s4.7
200532.9°C26.1°C19.2°C35.5°C16.6°C1 mm45%4.1 m/s6.1
200432.2°C25.2°C18.2°C35.0°C9.0°C21 mm49%3.9 m/s5.9
200332.6°C25.5°C18.4°C37.1°C14.0°C6 mm53%2.9 m/s5.8
200233.1°C25.8°C18.4°C36.0°C17.1°C0 mm43%3.4 m/s6.2
200131.7°C25.0°C18.4°C34.9°C14.0°C1 mm52%3.5 m/s5.9
200029.9°C24.4°C18.8°C34.3°C16.4°C80 mm71%3.9 m/s4.8
199930.3°C23.9°C17.6°C35.0°C7.4°C38 mm57%3.5 m/s5
199833.5°C26.7°C19.9°C38.5°C13.0°C61 mm53%3.1 m/s5.6
199730.3°C23.3°C16.2°C33.2°C13.0°C0 mm54%3.5 m/s6.2
199634.3°C26.6°C18.9°C37.8°C12.8°C6 mm43%2.9 m/s5.9
199533.4°C25.7°C18.1°C37.6°C11.8°C2 mm37%3 m/s6.2
199429.8°C23.1°C16.3°C33.1°C7.1°C2 mm56%3.6 m/s6.1
199332.4°C25.4°C18.4°C37.1°C15.3°C0 mm45%4 m/s6.1
199232.5°C25.8°C19.0°C34.9°C16.7°C1 mm46%3.4 m/s5.9
199129.9°C23.2°C16.6°C33.8°C10.2°C1 mm58%3.2 m/s5.7
1990 🌧️28.9°C23.0°C17.1°C33.3°C8.1°C216 mm72%2.7 m/s5.4
198930.2°C24.4°C18.5°C33.0°C13.4°C61 mm66%3.3 m/s5.3
198830.9°C24.5°C18.0°C32.6°C11.8°C40 mm60%3.1 m/s5.6
198732.0°C25.4°C18.7°C36.5°C17.0°C35 mm49%3.6 m/s5.9
198632.7°C26.1°C19.6°C35.3°C16.0°C26 mm47%3.6 m/s5.8
198531.9°C25.1°C18.2°C36.3°C12.9°C10 mm44%2.9 m/s5.8
198430.5°C23.9°C17.4°C33.8°C10.4°C10 mm55%3.2 m/s5.8
198330.3°C24.4°C18.5°C36.6°C14.1°C136 mm53%3 m/s—
198231.8°C25.5°C19.2°C35.6°C16.2°C8 mm49%3.7 m/s—
198131.6°C24.6°C17.5°C34.7°C14.9°C10 mm54%2.7 m/s—

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

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Hughenden April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Hughenden in April?▼

The average high in April is around 31.5°C with lows near 18.2°C (mean 24.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Hughenden in April?▼

April averages 31 mm of rainfall in Hughenden, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 216 mm in 1990.

What was the hottest April on record in Hughenden?▼

The hottest April reached 38.5°C in 1998. The coldest dipped to 7.1°C in 1994.

Has April in Hughenden 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 0.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 31.2°C to 31.7°C and overnight lows from 18.2°C to 18.5°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Hughenden?▼

April is close to Hughenden's year-round average and one of the drier months, so plan for around 31.5°C daytime highs and 18.2°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Hughenden?▼

Not quite — April is the 6th coolest month in Hughenden, averaging 24.9°C.

What should I pack for Hughenden in April?▼

For April in Hughenden, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 31.5°C and lows of 18.2°C.

Is Hughenden humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 54% — relatively dry.

How windy is Hughenden in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 3.3 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 4.1 m/s (2005).

Which April had the most rainfall in Hughenden?▼

The wettest April on record was 1990 with 216 mm. On average, April sees 31 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 Hughenden 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.