Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
September verdict
Waitomo, New Zealand in September
Weather score14Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 162mm, so some wet days are possible.
September weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
162mm
Sun
4h
Sea
14°C
Weather score
14
Poor
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 162mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Waitomo, 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 Waitomo'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
September162mm average rain
September is wetter than Waitomo's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
September4 hours average sun
September is below Waitomo's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and 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 March
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
September14 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 March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
