Nelson weather in September (Nelson Region, New Zealand)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Nelson this September? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for September in Nelson includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 14°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 7°C.

Precipitation

Nelson in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 189 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nelson, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 189 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nelson.

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