Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
September verdict
Canterbury (New Zealand), New Zealand in September
Weather score29Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
September weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
48mm
Sun
5.2h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
29
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Canterbury (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
September15°C average high
September is on the cooler side of Canterbury (New Zealand)'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
September48mm average rain
September is close to Canterbury (New Zealand)'s usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
September5.2 hours average sun
September sits close to Canterbury (New Zealand)'s yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
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 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
September29 weather score
September scores below Canterbury (New Zealand)'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.