Southland weather in September
Planning a getaway to Southland this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Southland in September?
Southland is a region in New Zealand. September in Southland generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Garston at 8°C to moderate in Invercargill at 13°C. At night it cools down to 6°C in Invercargill and -0°C in Garston.
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gore with an average of 95 mm to heavy rainfall in Te Anau with 194 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Southland in September, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Southland climate page.
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What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Southland?
Te Anau
In September Te Anau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Invercargill
In September Invercargill generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Half-moon Bay
In September Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gore
In September Gore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Garston
In September Garston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and high 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 Southland, in New Zealand.
Is September the best time to visit Southland?
In our view, September might not be the best time to travel to Southland with often poor weather in Te Anau.
On average, the best time to visit Southland is in February and March with generally unpleasant weather in Te Anau.
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