The Catlins weather in September
Planning a getaway to the Catlins this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Catlins in September?
The Catlins is a region in New Zealand. September in the Catlins generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 5°C in Owaka.
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kaka Point with an average of 72 mm to high rainfall in Waikawa with 102 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 134 hours of sunlight expected in Owaka. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Catlins in September, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Catlins climate page.
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Average weather in Owaka
In September Owaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kaka Point
In September Kaka Point generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Waikawa
In September Waikawa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is September the best time to visit the Catlins?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Owaka, September may not be the ideal time to visit the Catlins.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly pleasant weather in Owaka. On the other hand, the month of July tends to have poor weather conditions.
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