Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
September verdict
Opotiki, New Zealand in September
Weather score23Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 135mm, so some wet days are possible.
September weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
135mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
23
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 135mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Opotiki, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
September16°C average high
September is on the cooler side of Opotiki'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
September135mm average rain
September sits near Opotiki's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April, and October to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
September5.4 hours average sun
September sits close to Opotiki'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
September15°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 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
September23 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.