April · Australia
Best time to visit Blue Mountains in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Blue Mountains in April
Average temperature 13°C, 103 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 103 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
April in Blue Mountains scores 6.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 103 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Blue Mountains' eucalyptus haze, cliffs and Three Sisters rise west of Sydney.
April in Blue Mountains: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
April averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 103 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? December scores 2.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Blue Mountains in April?
- In April, Blue Mountains averages 13°C, 103 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Blue Mountains?
- April earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Blue Mountains in April?
- Expect about 103 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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