Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
September verdict
Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand in September
Weather score15Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 196mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
September weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
196mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
15
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 196mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
September12°C average high
September is on the cooler side of Abel Tasman National Park's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
September196mm average rain
September is wetter than Abel Tasman National Park's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to March
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
September4.9 hours average sun
September is below Abel Tasman National Park's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
September13°C average sea
September is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
September15 weather score
September is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.