The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
September in Lower Shotover sees daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F) at night. With around 130 mm (5.1 in) of snow/rainfall expected, it's worth packing a rain jacket.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Lower Shotover. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of New Zealand in September →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Cold weather calls for smart layering in September. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in September - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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