West Coast weather in September
Considering a trip to West Coast this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in West Coast in September?
West Coast is a region in New Zealand. September in West Coast generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with heavy precipitation.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Franz Josef at 9°C to moderate in Greymouth at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Greymouth and 2°C in Franz Josef.
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Reefton with an average of 248 mm to heavy rainfall in Haast with 379 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 148 hours of sunlight anticipated in Greymouth. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Coast in September, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our West Coast climate page.
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What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in West Coast?
Greymouth
In September Greymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Franz Josef
In September Franz Josef generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hokitika
In September Hokitika generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fox Glacier
In September Fox Glacier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Westport
In September Westport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is September the best time to visit West Coast?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Greymouth, September may not be the ideal time to visit West Coast.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly pleasant weather in Greymouth. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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