Rotorua weather in September (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Rotorua in September? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In September, Rotorua typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Rotorua in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 155 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rotorua climate page with graphs.

 

Rotorua, monthly averages in September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 132 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
SunshineSunshine 155 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in September

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in September and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Rotorua in September?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in September.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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