Levin Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Levin

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
16.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
14.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
83 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+1.2°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Levin April Weather Overview

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin, with average highs near 16.9°C and lows around 12.9°C (mean 14.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 83 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Levin April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Levin was 2025 — when the month averaged 16.3°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 12.2°C. Typical April days reach 16.9°C with nights near 12.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp14.8°C→15.5°C+0.7°C
Max Temp17.0°C→17.5°C+0.5°C
Min Temp12.6°C→13.6°C+1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

12.0°C–13.3°C1 yr (2%)
13.3°C–14.5°C12 yr (27%)
14.5°C–15.8°C27 yr (60%)
15.8°C–17.0°C5 yr (11%)

Levin April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Levin, averaging 83 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 2017 with 209 mm, while the driest was 1982 at 20 mm.

Levin April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Levin during April averages 82%. The most humid April was 2017 at 86%, and the least humid was 2001 at 77%.

Levin April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 3.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Levin. The sunniest Aprils were 1986 and 2022 at 3.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1996 at 2.6.

Levin April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Levin during April is 4.8 m/s. The windiest April was 2018 at 6 m/s, while the calmest was 1985 at 3.9 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Levin

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

How April Ranks in Levin

🔥5th warmest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Levin Weather by Month

Levin April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.7°C14.6°C14.8°C15.2°C15.4°C+0.7°C
Avg High16.9°C16.5°C16.9°C17.1°C17.4°C+0.5°C
Avg Low12.5°C12.7°C12.7°C13.2°C13.5°C+1°C
Avg Rain65 mm89 mm63 mm118 mm76 mm+12 mm

Extreme April Records in Levin

🔥Warmest April22.4°C2025
🧊Coldest April7.7°C1990
🌧️Wettest April209 mm2017
🏜️Driest April20 mm1982
🌬️Windiest April6 m/s2018

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Levin 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 7.7°C (1990) to a record high of 22.4°C (2025).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 83 mm, with a wettest year of 209 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Levin?

A good time to visit Levin

April is a good time to visit Levin, with days averaging 16.9°C and nights around 12.9°C (mean 14.9°C, warmer than Levin's yearly average) and higher rainfall. February and January are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Levin'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 →

Levin Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin, with average highs near 16.9°C and lows around 12.9°C (mean 14.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 83 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 83 mm of rainfall in Levin, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 209 mm (2017), and the driest just 20 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 4.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.1 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 0.7°C. Daytime highs moved from 17°C to 17.5°C and overnight lows from 12.6°C to 13.6°C over the same span.
April Weather in Levin, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🔥18.3°C16.3°C14.4°C22.4°C10.0°C134 mm83%4.7 m/s3.1
202417.1°C15.1°C13.0°C20.6°C10.3°C70 mm81%4.3 m/s3.1
202317.6°C15.6°C13.6°C19.6°C10.4°C134 mm85%4.6 m/s3.2
202217.4°C15.4°C13.4°C20.5°C10.3°C31 mm83%4.3 m/s3.5
202117.1°C15.3°C13.6°C20.3°C9.2°C56 mm82%5 m/s3.1
202016.8°C14.9°C12.9°C18.9°C10.5°C35 mm81%5 m/s3.3
201916.6°C14.7°C12.7°C20.4°C9.7°C150 mm83%5.1 m/s3
201817.0°C15.2°C13.4°C20.8°C8.6°C129 mm82%6 m/s3
2017 🌧️16.8°C15.0°C13.2°C19.5°C10.5°C209 mm86%4.2 m/s2.9
201618.3°C16.1°C13.9°C21.0°C11.0°C52 mm79%4.4 m/s3.4
201517.3°C15.4°C13.6°C20.3°C9.4°C203 mm82%5.4 m/s2.9
201417.5°C15.7°C13.9°C20.8°C11.4°C156 mm85%4.9 m/s2.7
201317.5°C15.7°C13.9°C20.4°C9.6°C89 mm83%5.4 m/s2.7
201217.0°C14.8°C12.6°C19.7°C9.8°C34 mm82%4.7 m/s3.3
201116.2°C14.2°C12.2°C18.8°C8.9°C131 mm81%5.1 m/s2.7
201016.8°C14.8°C12.9°C19.2°C9.8°C30 mm83%5.1 m/s3.2
200916.8°C14.4°C12.0°C19.6°C9.3°C44 mm80%4.3 m/s3.3
200817.7°C15.7°C13.7°C20.3°C9.6°C131 mm80%4.4 m/s3.1
200716.3°C14.3°C12.3°C19.1°C10.1°C44 mm81%4 m/s3.1
200617.5°C15.7°C13.9°C20.6°C10.8°C104 mm84%5.1 m/s2.9
200516.2°C14.1°C12.0°C18.5°C8.3°C29 mm81%4.7 m/s3
200415.3°C13.4°C11.5°C18.4°C8.6°C68 mm85%4.2 m/s2.9
200317.2°C14.9°C12.7°C20.7°C9.9°C38 mm79%4.4 m/s2.9
200217.0°C14.9°C12.7°C20.9°C10.3°C37 mm80%4.1 m/s3
200117.4°C15.1°C12.7°C19.3°C9.2°C49 mm77%4.3 m/s3.2
200017.3°C15.3°C13.4°C21.2°C11.0°C82 mm83%5.1 m/s2.8
199917.8°C15.8°C13.7°C21.9°C9.8°C39 mm78%5.1 m/s3.2
199817.8°C15.6°C13.4°C20.5°C10.9°C42 mm81%4.5 m/s3
199715.9°C13.9°C11.9°C20.0°C8.7°C98 mm81%5.1 m/s3
199617.0°C15.4°C13.9°C19.0°C10.7°C131 mm86%4.9 m/s2.6
199517.9°C16.2°C14.4°C21.6°C9.5°C143 mm84%4.6 m/s3
199417.0°C14.7°C12.5°C20.1°C8.2°C49 mm82%4.4 m/s3.3
199315.2°C13.3°C11.4°C18.8°C9.1°C70 mm82%4.6 m/s3.1
1992 ❄️14.1°C12.2°C10.3°C15.8°C8.1°C51 mm83%4.3 m/s3
199115.5°C13.8°C12.0°C20.3°C8.2°C166 mm82%5.6 m/s3
199016.9°C14.9°C13.0°C18.8°C7.7°C98 mm83%5.3 m/s3
198917.6°C15.3°C13.0°C20.1°C10.0°C42 mm79%4.5 m/s3.4
198816.2°C13.8°C11.4°C18.3°C9.0°C31 mm80%4.2 m/s3.3
198716.1°C14.0°C11.8°C19.4°C9.0°C107 mm83%5 m/s3.3
198617.3°C15.3°C13.3°C20.3°C10.9°C50 mm84%4.7 m/s3.5
198517.2°C14.6°C12.0°C21.3°C8.7°C62 mm79%3.9 m/s3.4
198417.3°C15.1°C13.0°C19.7°C9.5°C79 mm81%4.8 m/s3.2
198316.1°C14.2°C12.2°C18.7°C8.4°C136 mm83%5.3 m/s—
198216.1°C13.8°C11.5°C19.4°C9.3°C20 mm79%4.6 m/s—
198118.2°C16.2°C14.2°C21.2°C10.4°C57 mm82%5.6 m/s—

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

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Levin April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Levin in April?▼

The average high in April is around 16.9°C with lows near 12.9°C (mean 14.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Levin in April?▼

April averages 83 mm of rainfall in Levin, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 209 mm in 2017.

What was the hottest April on record in Levin?▼

The hottest April reached 22.4°C in 2025. The coldest dipped to 7.7°C in 1990.

Has April in Levin 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 17°C to 17.5°C and overnight lows from 12.6°C to 13.6°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Levin?▼

April is one of the warmer months of the year in Levin and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 16.9°C daytime highs and 12.9°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Levin?▼

Not quite — April is the 8th coolest month in Levin, averaging 14.9°C.

What should I pack for Levin in April?▼

For April in Levin, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 16.9°C and lows of 12.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Levin humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Levin in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 4.8 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 6 m/s (2018).

Which April had the most rainfall in Levin?▼

The wettest April on record was 2017 with 209 mm. On average, April sees 83 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 Levin 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.