Arthur's Pass weather in September (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How's the weather trend in Arthur's Pass as September approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In September, Arthur's Pass usually has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 9°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Arthur's Pass in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 257 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 148 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arthur's Pass climate page with graphs.

 

Arthur's Pass, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 257 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 148 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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