Lower Shotover weather in September (New Zealand)

Curious about the September weather in Lower Shotover? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In September, Lower Shotover generally has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 6°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C.

Lower Shotover in September usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 153 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Lower Shotover. January, February, March and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lower Shotover, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 153 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Queenstown, New Zealand (7 KM, 4 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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