Farmers almanac

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April 2027 Farmers Almanac

Planting, moon and climate guide for the Subtropical zone

Updated 11 Oct 2026

2027 Climate Outlook: The figures on this page come from Bureau of Meteorology long term averages and our own station records. Big drivers like ENSO shift from year to year and we do not bake a guess into these pages. Check the current BOM ENSO outlook before you plan around rainfall.

Climate Overview

Zone	Max	Min	Rainfall	Conditions
Subtropical	25-27°C	16-18°C	75-110mm	Ideal conditions. Mild, lower humidity. Dry season starting.

Astronomical Events

Lyrids Meteor Shower – peak around Apr 22-23: Modest rates, best after midnight away from town lights.

Moon Phases

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New Moon

Apr 7

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First Quarter

Apr 14

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Full Moon

Apr 21

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Last Quarter

Apr 29

Full Subtropical April 2027 Almanac for Members

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