Glenorchy weather in September (Otago, New Zealand)

Planning a trip to Glenorchy in September? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In September, Glenorchy typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -1°C.

Glenorchy in September falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 221 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 153 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Glenorchy. February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Glenorchy, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 221 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in September

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in September and which places have the best weather 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 in September.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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