Perisher in April
If April is your window for visiting Perisher, here's what the climate data says you can expect.
The average daily maximum is 11.7 degrees with overnight lows of 3.1 degrees. You'll see your breath on those cold mornings, but the days warm up nicely.
April's temperature is very close to the annual average for Perisher.
The rain data says 84mm over 7 days. A decent amount, but not relentless.
Sunshine-wise, April delivers around 14.3 MJ/m2 of daily solar radiation. UV sits in the high category. Sun protection is still a good idea, especially around midday.
April scores 1.0/10 on our Comfort Score. It's the tough end of the year weather-wise.
Packing tip: bring warm layers including a coat, a rain jacket or compact umbrella, and serious sun protection.
The full data breakdown is below. You can also see how other Australian cities compare in April.
April at a Glance
Temperature Range
Daily temperature range in April. The bar shows the typical spread between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
What to Pack
- Warm layers including a heavy jacket or coat
- Extra layers for chilly nights
- Thermal undergarments for cold nights
- A light rain jacket just in case
Coming From Overseas?
How April in Perisher stacks up against major cities around the world.
About 3 degrees cooler and considerably wetter.
About 6 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
About 7 degrees cooler and considerably drier.
How April Compares
Perisher's monthly climate at a glance. April is highlighted.
| Month | Max | Min | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.9 | 9.5 | 181mm | 5.8 |
| Feb | 20.0 | 9.3 | 53mm | 7.8 |
| Mar | 18.0 | 7.7 | 41mm | 6.5 |
| Apr | 11.7 | 3.1 | 84mm | 1.0 |
| May | 8.6 | 0.9 | 72mm | 1.0 |
| Jun | 3.3 | -2.4 | 99mm | 1.0 |
| Jul | 2.6 | -4.2 | 126mm | 1.0 |
| Aug | 5.9 | -1.6 | 59mm | 1.0 |
| Sep | 7.6 | -0.5 | 108mm | 1.0 |
| Oct | 12.4 | 2.6 | 70mm | 1.6 |
| Nov | 17.0 | 6.8 | 147mm | 5.1 |
| Dec | 19.1 | 7.7 | 56mm | 7.3 |