Te Anau

Fiordland Weather in September

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

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Te Anau Manapouri

Thinking about venturing to Fiordland, 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 Fiordland in September

Fiordland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. September in Fiordland generally has cold temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) in Te Anau.

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

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Manapouri with an average of 188 mm (7.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Te Anau with 194 mm (7.6 in).

Explore Fiordland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fiordland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Te Anau)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) June7°C (45°F) This monthJuly7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September10°C (50°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Fiordland in September

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

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 Fiordland

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

Temperature range in Fiordland (September)

Precipitation variation in Fiordland (September)

Te Anau

In September Te Anau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
159 mm (6.3 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Te Anau →

Manapouri

In September Manapouri generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Manapouri →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Fiordland, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Fiordland in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)
Manapouri 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)

Fiordland weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fiordland, New Zealand in September?

In September, Fiordland, New Zealand generally has poor weather conditions. Te Anau sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

What is the average temperature in Fiordland, New Zealand in September?

In Te Anau, the average daytime high in September is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Fiordland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in September?

Rainfall in Fiordland, New Zealand peaks during September. Te Anau averages roughly 194 mm (7.6 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Fiordland, New Zealand?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Te Anau, September may not be the ideal time to visit Fiordland, New Zealand.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly unpleasant weather in Te Anau.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Fiordland.

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