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Bay of Islands Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in September.

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Paihia Russell Kerikeri Opua

Thinking about venturing to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand this September and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Bay of Islands in September

The Bay of Islands, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. September in the Bay of Islands generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Paihia.

For a closer look at conditions across the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Russell with an average of 90 mm (3.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Kerikeri with 97 mm (3.8 in).

Explore the Bay of Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Bay of Islands — and find the best time to visit. (based on Paihia)

January24°C (75°F) February24°C (75°F) March23°C (73°F) April21°C (70°F) May19°C (66°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly16°C (61°F) August16°C (61°F) September17°C (63°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Bay of Islands in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Bay of Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Bay of Islands

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

Temperature range in the Bay of Islands (September)

Precipitation variation in the Bay of Islands (September)

Paihia

In September Paihia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Russell

In September Russell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Kerikeri

In September Kerikeri generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Opua

In September Opua generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Bay of Islands in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Paihia 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Russell 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Kerikeri 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Opua 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

The Bay of Islands weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in September?

September in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand brings tolerable weather. In Paihia, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand in September?

In Paihia, the average daytime high in September is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does the Bay of Islands, New Zealand get a lot of rain in September?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand during September, with Paihia averaging close to 91 mm (3.6 in).

Is September a Good Time to Visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Paihia, September might be a good time to visit the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Paihia. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Bay of Islands.

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