Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
September verdict
Fiordland 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 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 215mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
September weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
215mm
Sun
4.6h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
15
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 215mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Fiordland National Park, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
September12°C average high
September is close to Fiordland National Park's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
September215mm average rain
September is wetter than Fiordland National Park's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
September4.6 hours average sun
September sits close to Fiordland National Park'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
September12°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 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
September15 weather score
September scores below Fiordland National Park's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.