Te Anau weather in September (Southland, New Zealand)

Is Te Anau a good destination in September, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In September, the weather in Te Anau generally includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 10°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Te Anau in September falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 194 mm for the month. You can typically expect 14 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Te Anau. February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Te Anau, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 194 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Where to go in New Zealand in September

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Te Anau.

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