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Wellington weather in September (Wellington, New Zealand)

What kind of weather does September bring to Wellington? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of September in Wellington typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 14°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C.

Precipitation

Wellington in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 170 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wellington climate page with graphs.

 

Wellington, monthly averages in September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 80 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 25 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 170 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in September

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Wellington.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.