Punakaiki weather in September (West Coast, New Zealand)

What can you expect from the weather in Punakaiki during September? 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, Punakaiki typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Punakaiki in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 273 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 148 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Punakaiki. February typically offers the best circumstances. While January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Punakaiki, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 273 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 148 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hokitika, New Zealand (73 KM, 45 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?

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

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