Hawke's Bay Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in September.

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Napier Hastings Havelock North Clive

Planning a journey to Hawke's Bay, New Zealand this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Hawke's Bay in September

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. September in Hawke's Bay generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Napier.

For specific regional insights in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Te Awanga with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Wairoa with 91 mm (3.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Napier gets around 183 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Hawke's Bay by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Hawke's Bay — and find the best time to visit. (based on Napier)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March22°C (72°F) April20°C (68°F) May17°C (63°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August15°C (59°F) September16°C (61°F) October18°C (64°F) November20°C (68°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hawke's Bay in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Hawke's Bay.

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 Hawke's Bay

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

Temperature range in Hawke's Bay (September)

Precipitation variation in Hawke's Bay (September)

Napier

In September Napier generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
183 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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Hastings

In September Hastings generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
183 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Hastings →

Havelock North

In September Havelock North generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
183 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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Clive

In September Clive generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
183 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Clive →

Eskdale

In September Eskdale generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
183 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Hawke's Bay in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Napier 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Hastings 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Havelock North 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Clive 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Eskdale 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Wairoa 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)

Hawke's Bay weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in September?

In September, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand generally has tolerable weather conditions. Napier sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand in September?

Average temperatures in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand during September range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in Napier.

Does Hawke's Bay, New Zealand get a lot of rain in September?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand during September, with Napier averaging close to 71 mm (2.8 in).

Is September a Good Time to Visit Hawke's Bay, New Zealand?

In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit Hawke's Bay, New Zealand due to the typically tolerable weather in Napier.

On average, the best time to visit Hawke's Bay, New Zealand is in January, February, March, April, November and December with generally perfect weather in Napier. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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