Macetown Weather in April (1981–2025)

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April at a Glance in Macetown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
10.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
2.2°C
Avg Temp
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6.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
114 mm
Avg Humidity
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88%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+0.5°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Macetown April Weather Overview

April is close to Macetown's year-round average, with average highs near 10.2°C and lows around 2.2°C (mean 6.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 114 mm of rainfall and 88% relative humidity across the period.

Macetown April Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

April is close to Macetown's year-round average. Across 45 years of records, the warmest April in Macetown was 2025 — when the month averaged 8.2°C — while the coldest were 1991, 1993 and 1997 at 4.3°C. Typical April days reach 10.2°C with nights near 2.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp6.1°C→7.4°C+1.3°C
Max Temp10.2°C→11.6°C+1.4°C
Min Temp2.0°C→3.2°C+1.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

4.0°C–5.3°C8 yr (18%)
5.3°C–6.5°C14 yr (31%)
6.5°C–7.8°C21 yr (47%)
7.8°C–9.0°C2 yr (4%)

Macetown April Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

April is about average for rainfall in Macetown, averaging 114 mm of rainfall. The wettest April on record was 2010 with 243 mm, while the driest was 1982 at 14 mm.

Macetown April Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Macetown during April averages 88%. The most humid April was 1993 at 91%, and the least humid was 2019 at 82%.

Macetown April Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

April receives about 2.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Macetown. The sunniest April was 2022 at 3.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1996, 2006 and 2010 at 2.2.

Macetown April Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Macetown during April is 2.2 m/s. The windiest Aprils were 1986, 2010 and 2018 at 2.8 m/s, while the calmest was 1982 at 1.6 m/s.

What April Feels Like in Macetown

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★☆☆☆☆

How April Ranks in Macetown

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Macetown Weather by Month

Macetown April Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp6.0°C5.4°C6.3°C6.6°C7.1°C+1.1°C
Avg High10.0°C9.3°C10.4°C10.7°C11.3°C+1.3°C
Avg Low2.0°C1.5°C2.2°C2.6°C2.9°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain130 mm141 mm80 mm115 mm99 mm-31 mm

Extreme April Records in Macetown

🔥Warmest April19.6°C2022
🧊Coldest April-5.3°C2015
🌧️Wettest April243 mm2010
🏜️Driest April14 mm1982
🌬️Windiest April2.8 m/s1986

Key Insights for April

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April temperatures in Macetown have risen by about 1.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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April has ranged from a record low of -5.3°C (2015) to a record high of 19.6°C (2022).

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Rainfall in April is about average for rainfall, averaging 114 mm, with a wettest year of 243 mm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Macetown?

A good time to visit Macetown

April is a good time to visit Macetown, with days averaging 10.2°C and nights around 2.2°C (mean 6.2°C, close to Macetown's yearly average) and higher rainfall. February and January are marginally more temperate, but April still suits most travellers.

See Macetown'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 →

Macetown Weather in April — In Depth

☀️ April climate overview

April is close to Macetown's year-round average, with average highs near 10.2°C and lows around 2.2°C (mean 6.2°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 114 mm of rainfall and 88% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in April

April averages 114 mm of rainfall in Macetown, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest April on record saw 243 mm (2010), and the driest just 14 mm (1982). Humidity sits around 88% and average wind speed is 2.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.7 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 10.2°C to 11.6°C and overnight lows from 2°C to 3.2°C over the same span.
April Weather in Macetown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🔥12.2°C8.2°C4.2°C18.1°C-1.1°C97 mm88%2 m/s2.4
202410.9°C7.0°C3.1°C15.3°C-2.1°C146 mm89%2.2 m/s2.5
202311.6°C7.3°C3.1°C15.1°C-1.1°C83 mm87%2 m/s2.9
202212.7°C7.9°C3.0°C19.6°C-1.5°C71 mm84%2.1 m/s3.2
202110.7°C6.6°C2.5°C16.4°C-2.9°C95 mm87%2.3 m/s2.5
20209.8°C5.8°C1.7°C16.4°C-1.5°C102 mm90%2.4 m/s2.4
201911.2°C6.5°C1.9°C15.5°C-2.2°C123 mm82%1.8 m/s3
20188.5°C4.9°C1.2°C15.8°C-3.0°C158 mm88%2.8 m/s2.4
201711.2°C7.3°C3.4°C16.6°C-2.7°C96 mm88%1.9 m/s2.7
201611.6°C7.1°C2.7°C16.8°C-1.6°C100 mm88%2.1 m/s2.7
201510.5°C6.6°C2.8°C16.5°C-5.3°C149 mm89%2.3 m/s2.4
201410.9°C7.1°C3.2°C18.2°C-0.5°C101 mm88%2 m/s2.4
201310.7°C6.6°C2.5°C14.4°C-1.9°C57 mm84%2.3 m/s2.6
201212.3°C7.7°C3.2°C18.4°C-2.6°C53 mm83%1.8 m/s2.9
20119.2°C5.5°C1.7°C16.9°C-2.7°C70 mm85%2.1 m/s2.9
2010 🌧️10.5°C6.8°C3.1°C13.6°C-2.3°C243 mm90%2.8 m/s2.2
200910.6°C6.7°C2.8°C15.1°C-3.1°C113 mm87%2.4 m/s2.5
200810.9°C6.5°C2.2°C14.6°C-2.4°C66 mm86%1.9 m/s3
200710.2°C6.2°C2.3°C13.9°C-2.1°C65 mm88%1.9 m/s2.8
200611.0°C7.4°C3.9°C17.7°C0.4°C124 mm88%2.2 m/s2.2
20059.7°C5.1°C0.4°C15.4°C-3.7°C75 mm87%2.4 m/s3
20049.1°C5.5°C1.9°C15.2°C-2.9°C83 mm88%2.1 m/s2.8
20039.9°C5.6°C1.2°C15.2°C-2.5°C61 mm87%1.9 m/s2.9
200211.3°C7.1°C2.9°C16.8°C-2.0°C80 mm87%1.8 m/s2.7
200111.3°C6.9°C2.6°C16.7°C-1.2°C54 mm86%2.3 m/s2.7
20009.7°C5.8°C1.9°C13.9°C-1.7°C79 mm88%2.2 m/s2.6
19999.8°C5.8°C1.8°C15.5°C-4.6°C104 mm88%1.9 m/s2.7
19989.4°C5.3°C1.2°C13.0°C-3.7°C104 mm89%2.6 m/s2.4
19978.0°C4.3°C0.7°C14.7°C-3.6°C185 mm90%2.6 m/s2.3
19969.9°C6.5°C3.1°C14.3°C-0.1°C164 mm88%2.2 m/s2.2
199510.7°C6.9°C3.1°C15.1°C-1.6°C143 mm87%1.7 m/s2.9
19949.5°C5.8°C2.0°C13.1°C-3.0°C179 mm90%2.7 m/s2.5
19938.1°C4.3°C0.5°C14.4°C-4.0°C73 mm91%2 m/s2.8
19928.9°C4.8°C0.7°C14.5°C-2.8°C119 mm86%1.8 m/s2.8
1991 ❄️8.0°C4.3°C0.6°C15.7°C-2.9°C178 mm88%2.1 m/s2.7
199010.2°C6.0°C1.7°C16.7°C-5.2°C165 mm88%2.6 m/s2.5
19899.6°C6.1°C2.5°C15.8°C-2.3°C121 mm89%2.3 m/s2.8
19889.1°C4.8°C0.5°C13.4°C-2.2°C71 mm86%2 m/s2.9
19879.5°C5.6°C1.7°C15.3°C-2.3°C147 mm87%2.6 m/s2.8
198610.8°C6.7°C2.7°C15.0°C-2.4°C197 mm90%2.8 m/s2.7
198511.2°C7.2°C3.1°C16.4°C-4.0°C152 mm87%1.8 m/s2.8
19849.8°C5.9°C2.0°C14.3°C-2.7°C141 mm89%2.3 m/s2.7
19838.9°C4.8°C0.8°C14.4°C-2.3°C167 mm88%2.1 m/s—
198210.5°C6.0°C1.4°C14.9°C-2.8°C14 mm85%1.6 m/s—
198110.8°C6.8°C2.9°C16.5°C-2.0°C162 mm87%2.2 m/s—

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

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Macetown April Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Macetown in April?▼

The average high in April is around 10.2°C with lows near 2.2°C (mean 6.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Macetown in April?▼

April averages 114 mm of rainfall in Macetown, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 243 mm in 2010.

What was the hottest April on record in Macetown?▼

The hottest April reached 19.6°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to -5.3°C in 2015.

Has April in Macetown 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 10.2°C to 11.6°C and overnight lows from 2°C to 3.2°C over the same span.

Is April a good time to visit Macetown?▼

April is close to Macetown's year-round average and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 10.2°C daytime highs and 2.2°C at night.

Is April the coldest month in Macetown?▼

Not quite — April is the 7th coolest month in Macetown, averaging 6.2°C.

What should I pack for Macetown in April?▼

For April in Macetown, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 10.2°C and lows of 2.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Macetown humid in April?▼

Relative humidity in April averages 88% — quite humid.

How windy is Macetown in April?▼

Average wind speed in April is 2.2 m/s. The windiest April on record averaged 2.8 m/s (1986).

Which April had the most rainfall in Macetown?▼

The wettest April on record was 2010 with 243 mm. On average, April sees 114 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 Macetown 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.