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West Coast Weather in September

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

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Franz Josef Greymouth Hokitika Fox Glacier

Planning a trip to the West Coast, New Zealand this September? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the West Coast in September

The West Coast, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. September in the West Coast generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Franz Josef at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Greymouth at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Greymouth and 2°C (36°F) in Franz Josef.

For specific regional insights in the West Coast, New Zealand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Reefton with an average of 248 mm (9.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Haast with 379 mm (15 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Greymouth gets around 148 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore the West Coast by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the West Coast — and find the best time to visit. (based on Franz Josef)

January16°C (61°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April13°C (55°F) May10°C (50°F) June8°C (46°F) This monthJuly7°C (45°F) August8°C (46°F) September9°C (48°F) October11°C (52°F) November12°C (54°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the West Coast in September

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

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 the West Coast

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

Temperature range in the West Coast (September)

Precipitation variation in the West Coast (September)

Greymouth

In September Greymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
148 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
213 mm (8.4 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
268 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Greymouth →

Franz Josef

In September Franz Josef generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
271 mm (11 in)
352 mm (14 in)
367 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Franz Josef →

Hokitika

In September Hokitika generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
148 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
244 mm (9.6 in)
313 mm (12 in)
341 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hokitika →

Fox Glacier

In September Fox Glacier generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
264 mm (10 in)
355 mm (14 in)
365 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fox Glacier →

Westport

In September Westport generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
232 mm (9.1 in)
269 mm (11 in)
289 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the West Coast, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the West Coast in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Franz Josef 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 352 mm (14 in)
Greymouth 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 250 mm (9.8 in)
Hokitika 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 313 mm (12 in)
Fox Glacier 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 355 mm (14 in)
Westport 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 269 mm (11 in)
Punakaiki 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 273 mm (11 in)

The West Coast weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the West Coast, New Zealand in September?

the West Coast, New Zealand typically experiences poor weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Greymouth average around 14°C (57°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the West Coast, New Zealand in September?

In Greymouth, the average daytime high in September is 14°C (57°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

Does the West Coast, New Zealand get a lot of rain in September?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Greymouth records an average of 250 mm (9.8 in) in September, putting it among the wetter months for the West Coast, New Zealand.

Is September a Good Time to Visit the West Coast, New Zealand?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Greymouth, September may not be the ideal time to visit the West Coast, New Zealand.

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the West Coast.

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