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Southland Weather in September

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

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Te Anau Invercargill Half-moon Bay Gore

Are you planning a trip a to Southland, New Zealand in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Southland in September

Southland, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. September in Southland generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Garston at 8°C (46°F) to mild in Invercargill at 13°C (55°F). At night it cools down to 6°C (43°F) in Invercargill and 0°C (32°F) in Garston.

To explore the conditions in Southland, New Zealand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gore with an average of 95 mm (3.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Te Anau with 194 mm (7.6 in).

Explore Southland by month

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

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) June7°C (45°F) This monthJuly7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September10°C (50°F) October12°C (54°F) November13°C (55°F) December16°C (61°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Southland in September

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

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 Southland

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

Temperature range in Southland (September)

Precipitation variation in Southland (September)

Te Anau

In September Te Anau generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
159 mm (6.3 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Te Anau →

Invercargill

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

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
142 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Invercargill →

Half-moon Bay

In September Half-moon Bay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
142 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Half-moon Bay →

Gore

In September Gore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
142 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Gore →

Garston

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

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
153 hours
200 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Te Anau 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)
Invercargill 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Half-moon Bay 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Gore 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Garston 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Manapouri 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)

Southland weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Southland, New Zealand typically experiences poor weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Te Anau average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

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

Te Anau averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 2°C (36°F).

Does Southland, New Zealand get a lot of rain in September?

Rainfall in Southland, New Zealand peaks during September. Te Anau averages roughly 194 mm (7.6 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our view, September might not be the best time to travel to Southland, New Zealand with often poor weather in Te Anau.

On average, the best time to visit Southland, New Zealand is in February and March with generally unpleasant weather in Te Anau.

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