Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
September verdict
New Zealand in September
Weather score20Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 145mm, so some wet days are possible.
September weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
145mm
Sun
4.6h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
20
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 145mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare 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 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
September145mm average rain
September is wetter than New Zealand's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to February and November
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 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
September11°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 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
September20 weather score
September scores below New Zealand'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.