Wellington

Wellington Weather in September

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

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Wellington Lower Hutt Martinborough Masterton

Planning a getaway to Wellington, New Zealand 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 to Expect in Wellington in September

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Wellington.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Wellington, New Zealand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wellington with an average of 80 mm (3.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Otaki with 163 mm (6.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Wellington gets approximately 170 hours of sunlight in September, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Wellington by month

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

January19°C (66°F) February19°C (66°F) March18°C (64°F) April17°C (63°F) May15°C (59°F) June13°C (55°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August13°C (55°F) September14°C (57°F) October15°C (59°F) November16°C (61°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Wellington in September

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

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 Wellington

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

Temperature range in Wellington (September)

Precipitation variation in Wellington (September)

Wellington

In September Wellington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°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
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
170 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
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Lower Hutt

In September Lower Hutt generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
170 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
mixed
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Martinborough

In September Martinborough generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
170 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
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Masterton

In September Masterton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
121 hours
125 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
mixed
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Paraparaumu Beach

In September Paraparaumu Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
170 hours
183 hours
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wellington 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Lower Hutt 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Martinborough 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Masterton 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Paraparaumu Beach 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Greytown 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 101 mm (4 in)

Wellington weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Expect good weather across Wellington, New Zealand in September. The popular destination of Wellington averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Wellington, New Zealand during September range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in Wellington.

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

Not particularly. Wellington averages just 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain in September, making it a mostly dry month for Wellington, New Zealand.

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

In our opinion, September is a good time to visit Wellington, New Zealand with overall good weather in Wellington. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Wellington, New Zealand is in January, February and March with generally very good weather in Wellington. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Wellington.

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