April · Australia
Best time to visit Magnetic Island in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Magnetic Island in April
Average temperature 27°C, 66 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
8.7/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Magnetic Island scores 8.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 27°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Magnetic Island is Townsville’s koala-and-bay day trip-beaches, fort ruins, and ferry-easy reef snorkel. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
April ranks 6th of 12 for Magnetic Island — one of the best windows
Days in April average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 76% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Budget for roughly 66 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Magnetic Island at 8.7/10 (6th of 12), just behind September at 9.8/10.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Magnetic Island in April?
- In April, Magnetic Island averages 27°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Magnetic Island?
- April earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Magnetic Island in April?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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