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Otago Weather in September

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

Planning a journey to Otago, 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 Otago in September

Otago, New Zealand 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 (43°F) to mild in Waitati at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Waitati and -1°C (30°F) in Glenorchy.

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

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Oamaru with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Makarora with 252 mm (9.9 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Queenstown as an example - it receives around 153 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Otago by month

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

Best Places to Visit in Otago in September

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

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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 Otago

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

Temperature range in Otago (September)

Precipitation variation in Otago (September)

Queenstown

In September Queenstown generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

August
September
October
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
153 hours
200 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions

Wanaka

In September Wanaka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

August
September
October
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
172 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Oamaru

In September Oamaru generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

August
September
October
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
11 days
Weather conditions

Cromwell

In September Cromwell generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

August
September
October
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
172 hours
193 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Alexandra

In September Alexandra generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

August
September
October
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
153 hours
200 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions

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

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Queenstown 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Wanaka 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Oamaru 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Cromwell 9°C (48°F) -1°C (30°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Alexandra 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Clyde 9°C (48°F) 0°C (32°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

Otago weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

September in Otago, New Zealand brings poor weather. In Queenstown, daytime temperatures are typically around 6°C (43°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Queenstown peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in September, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does Otago, New Zealand get a lot of snow/rain in September?

Queenstown typically receives notable snow/rainfall in September, about 138 mm (5.4 in) on average across Otago, New Zealand.

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

In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit Otago, New Zealand due to the typically poor weather in Queenstown.

On average, the best time to visit Otago, New Zealand is in January, February, March and December with generally unpleasant weather in Queenstown.

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