Nelson weather in September (Nelson Region, New Zealand)

Curious about the September weather in Nelson? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In September, Nelson generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Nelson in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 189 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in September and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Nelson in September?

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 in September.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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