April · Australia
Best time to visit Phillip Island in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Phillip Island in April
Average temperature 16°C, 83 mm of rain, about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
6.6/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 83 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 6
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
April in Phillip Island scores 6.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 83 mm of rain, and roughly 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Phillip Island is famous for little penguin parades-coastal cliffs and wildlife day trips from Melbourne. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
April in Phillip Island: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 83 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Phillip Island — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Phillip Island in April?
- In April, Phillip Island averages 16°C, 83 mm of rain, and about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Phillip Island?
- April earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Phillip Island in April?
- Expect about 83 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 6 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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