Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
September verdict
East Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand in September
Weather score17Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 180mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
September weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
180mm
Sun
5h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
17
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 180mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare East Coast (New Zealand), New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
September14°C average high
September is on the cooler side of East Coast (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
September180mm average rain
September sits near East Coast (New Zealand)'s yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
September5 hours average sun
September sits close to East Coast (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
September14°C average sea
September is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 19°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
September17 weather score
September scores below East Coast (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.