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Northland Weather in September

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

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Thinking about venturing to Northland, 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 Northland in September

Northland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. September in Northland generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

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 Northland, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tutukaka with an average of 90 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Opononi with 131 mm (5.2 in).

Explore Northland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Northland - 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 Northland in September

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

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 Northland

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

Temperature range in Northland (September)

Precipitation variation in Northland (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 good 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
mixed
good
very good
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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 good 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)
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
mixed
good
very good
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Whangarei

In September Whangarei 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 good that month.

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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
103 mm (4.1 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
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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 good that month.

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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
mixed
good
very good
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Mangawhai

In September Mangawhai generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed 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)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Northland, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Northland 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)
Whangarei 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Kerikeri 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Mangawhai 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Cable Bay 18°C (64°F) 11°C (52°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)

Northland weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

In September, Northland, New Zealand generally has good weather conditions. Paihia sees daytime temperatures near 17°C (63°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Northland, 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 Northland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in September?

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

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

Given the typically good weather conditions in Paihia, September might be a good time to visit Northland, 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 excellent weather in Paihia. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be mixed.

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