Kaikoura weather in September (Canterbury, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Kaikoura this September? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of September in Kaikoura typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 13°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 5°C.

Precipitation

Kaikoura in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 11 days of rain.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kaikoura, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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?

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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