Weather in September in Otago
Planning a journey to Otago this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Otago in September?
Otago is a region in New Zealand. September in Otago generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Glenorchy at 6°C to mild in Waitati at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Waitati and -1°C in Glenorchy.For a closer look at conditions across Otago, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Oamaru with an average of 53 mm to heavy rainfall in Makarora with 252 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 153 hours of sunlight anticipated in Queenstown. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Otago climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Zealand, check out our Otago's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Otago?
Queenstown
In September Queenstown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Wanaka
In September Wanaka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Oamaru
In September Oamaru 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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Cromwell
In September Cromwell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Alexandra
In September Alexandra generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Otago, in New Zealand.
Is September the best time to visit Otago?
In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit Otago due to the typically poor weather in Queenstown.
On average, the best time to visit Otago is in January, February, March and December with generally unpleasant weather in Queenstown.
Interested in more climate information?
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