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Lyttelton weather in September (New Zealand)

What kind of weather does September bring to Lyttelton? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During September, Lyttelton usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 14°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 6°C.

Precipitation

Lyttelton in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 9 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 167 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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Lyttelton, monthly averages in September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 10°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 3 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 167 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 48% *  
Data from: Christchurch, New Zealand (19 KM, 11 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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In September generally
tolerable weather
with moderate temperatures
and moderate monthly rainfall

More information

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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Lyttelton's climate page.

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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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