Esperance Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Esperance

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
20.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
18.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
33 mm
Avg Humidity
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74%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+1.5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Esperance April Weather Overview

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Esperance, with average highs near 20.7°C and lows around 16.2°C (mean 18.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 33 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

Esperance April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Esperance. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Esperance was 2013 — when the month averaged 19.6°C — while the coldest was 2006 at 17.1°C. Typical April days reach 20.7°C with nights near 16.2°C. The long-term April temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.2°C→18.6°C+0.4°C
Max Temp20.6°C→20.7°C+0.1°C
Min Temp15.9°C→16.6°C+0.7°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

17.0°C–17.8°C5 yr (11%)
17.8°C–18.5°C16 yr (36%)
18.5°C–19.3°C19 yr (42%)
19.3°C–20.0°C5 yr (11%)

Esperance April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Esperance, averaging 33 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 2007 with 119 mm, while the driest was 1994 at 3 mm.

Esperance April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Esperance during April averages 74%. The most humid April was 2002 at 79%, and the least humid was 1991 at 68%.

Esperance April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Esperance. The sunniest April was 1994 at 4.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2025 at 3.5.

Esperance April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Esperance during April is 4.9 m/s. The windiest April was 2023 at 5.7 m/s, while the calmest was 2017 at 4.3 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Esperance

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

How April Ranks in Esperance

🔥4th warmest 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.

Explore Esperance Weather by Month

Esperance April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp18.2°C18.5°C18.4°C18.7°C18.7°C+0.5°C
Avg High20.5°C20.8°C20.6°C20.9°C20.8°C+0.3°C
Avg Low15.9°C16.2°C16.1°C16.4°C16.6°C+0.7°C
Avg Rain32 mm25 mm46 mm27 mm34 mm+2 mm

Extreme April Records in Esperance

🔥Warmest April29.8°C2001
🧊Coldest April12.6°C1982
🌧️Wettest April119 mm2007
🏜️Driest April3 mm1994
🌬️Windiest April5.7 m/s2023

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Esperance 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 12.6°C (1982) to a record high of 29.8°C (2001).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 33 mm, with a wettest year of 119 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Esperance?

A good time to visit Esperance

April is a good time to visit Esperance, with days averaging 20.7°C and nights around 16.2°C (mean 18.5°C, warmer than Esperance's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. February and January are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Esperance'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 →

Esperance Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Esperance, with average highs near 20.7°C and lows around 16.2°C (mean 18.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 33 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 33 mm of rainfall in Esperance, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 119 mm (2007), and the driest just 3 mm (1994). Humidity sits around 74% and average wind speed is 4.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4 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 20.6°C to 20.7°C and overnight lows from 15.9°C to 16.6°C over the same span.
April Weather in Esperance, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202521.2°C19.2°C17.3°C26.1°C14.6°C48 mm73%4.8 m/s3.5
202420.0°C17.8°C15.6°C25.3°C14.4°C5 mm73%4.8 m/s4
202320.2°C18.2°C16.2°C24.7°C13.6°C61 mm73%5.7 m/s4.1
202220.5°C18.6°C16.7°C27.2°C15.3°C49 mm75%5.2 m/s3.7
202121.7°C19.4°C17.2°C27.9°C15.2°C28 mm73%4.8 m/s3.9
202020.9°C18.7°C16.5°C29.0°C14.1°C11 mm73%4.9 m/s4
201920.6°C18.1°C15.5°C26.6°C12.7°C44 mm73%5.5 m/s3.9
201821.1°C19.0°C16.9°C25.4°C14.6°C8 mm75%4.6 m/s4.1
201720.2°C18.0°C15.8°C24.2°C14.3°C11 mm77%4.3 m/s4.2
201620.5°C18.6°C16.6°C25.1°C13.9°C39 mm75%4.9 m/s3.7
201519.9°C17.6°C15.4°C25.9°C12.6°C43 mm73%5.2 m/s3.8
201420.8°C18.7°C16.5°C25.6°C15.1°C19 mm74%4.6 m/s4.2
2013 🔥22.0°C19.6°C17.2°C29.7°C14.8°C29 mm79%4.4 m/s3.8
201221.6°C19.1°C16.6°C25.1°C14.5°C19 mm71%5.2 m/s4.2
201121.8°C19.4°C17.1°C27.8°C15.1°C28 mm72%5.1 m/s4.2
201021.0°C18.9°C16.8°C26.5°C13.7°C27 mm75%4.6 m/s4.1
200920.0°C18.1°C16.2°C23.1°C14.7°C18 mm76%5 m/s4.1
200820.9°C18.5°C16.1°C27.6°C12.8°C25 mm70%5.2 m/s4.2
2007 🌧️20.9°C18.6°C16.4°C26.4°C13.2°C119 mm75%5 m/s3.9
2006 ❄️18.9°C17.1°C15.3°C24.7°C13.6°C71 mm75%5.2 m/s3.7
200520.8°C18.4°C15.9°C26.5°C14.4°C51 mm74%4.7 m/s4
200421.1°C18.6°C16.2°C25.6°C14.0°C17 mm76%4.6 m/s4.1
200321.3°C18.9°C16.6°C27.1°C13.9°C60 mm74%5.2 m/s3.8
200220.2°C18.2°C16.3°C26.4°C14.0°C43 mm79%4.6 m/s3.6
200121.6°C18.9°C16.2°C29.8°C13.9°C12 mm70%4.9 m/s4.2
200020.4°C18.3°C16.1°C24.8°C13.9°C44 mm75%5.4 m/s4.3
199921.6°C19.1°C16.7°C26.5°C14.0°C6 mm74%4.7 m/s4.2
199820.2°C18.2°C16.1°C29.0°C13.8°C42 mm74%5.3 m/s3.7
199721.7°C19.3°C16.8°C28.0°C14.0°C22 mm76%4.7 m/s3.8
199620.6°C18.2°C15.8°C25.5°C12.7°C67 mm73%5.1 m/s4.1
199519.2°C17.2°C15.3°C24.1°C13.7°C13 mm74%4.7 m/s4.2
199421.6°C18.9°C16.2°C27.6°C13.7°C3 mm69%4.5 m/s4.6
199320.9°C18.4°C15.9°C26.4°C13.3°C21 mm74%4.7 m/s4
199220.1°C18.2°C16.3°C24.0°C13.5°C26 mm78%4.5 m/s3.7
199121.6°C19.2°C16.7°C27.0°C14.3°C14 mm68%4.7 m/s4.3
199020.7°C18.6°C16.5°C26.4°C15.0°C38 mm70%5 m/s4.1
198920.4°C18.5°C16.5°C27.2°C13.1°C73 mm73%5.1 m/s3.6
198820.7°C18.3°C15.9°C26.5°C14.4°C46 mm74%5.1 m/s4
198721.3°C18.7°C16.1°C26.5°C14.0°C82 mm72%4.7 m/s3.9
198619.6°C17.5°C15.3°C24.8°C13.4°C17 mm72%5.6 m/s4.3
198520.5°C18.2°C16.0°C27.9°C13.2°C16 mm72%5 m/s4.2
198420.6°C18.1°C15.6°C29.4°C13.3°C30 mm74%5.1 m/s3.6
198320.4°C18.2°C16.1°C26.4°C13.7°C15 mm75%5 m/s—
198219.7°C17.4°C15.0°C26.6°C12.6°C4 mm72%4.5 m/s—
198121.7°C19.3°C16.9°C27.1°C15.2°C6 mm74%4.4 m/s—

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

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Esperance April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Esperance in April?▼

The average high in April is around 20.7°C with lows near 16.2°C (mean 18.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Esperance in April?▼

April averages 33 mm of rainfall in Esperance, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 119 mm in 2007.

What was the hottest April on record in Esperance?▼

The hottest April reached 29.8°C in 2001. The coldest dipped to 12.6°C in 1982.

Has April in Esperance 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 20.6°C to 20.7°C and overnight lows from 15.9°C to 16.6°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Esperance?▼

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Esperance and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 20.7°C daytime highs and 16.2°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Esperance?▼

Not quite — April is the 9th coolest month in Esperance, averaging 18.5°C.

What should I pack for Esperance in April?▼

For April in Esperance, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 20.7°C and lows of 16.2°C.

Is Esperance humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 74% — moderately humid.

How windy is Esperance in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 4.9 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 5.7 m/s (2023).

Which April had the most rainfall in Esperance?▼

The wettest April on record was 2007 with 119 mm. On average, April sees 33 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 Esperance 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.