September verdict

Akaroa, New Zealand in September

Weather score28Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 46mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

September weather

Monthly averages

Temp

13°C

Rain

46mm

Sun

5h

Sea

10°C

Weather score

28

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 46mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.

Map

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Compare Akaroa, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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September13°C average high

September is on the cooler side of Akaroa'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.

September46mm average rain

September is one of Akaroa's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

September5 hours average sun

September sits close to Akaroa's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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September10°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 and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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September28 weather score

September scores below Akaroa's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.