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Te Anau Weather in September

September in Te Anau brings low temperatures around 10°C (50°F) during the day, dropping to 2°C (36°F) at night, and as part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is common.

Rainfall in Te Anau in September

As part of the rainy season, Te Anau sees around 14 days of rain in September, with an average of 194 mm (7.6 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.

Temperature in Te Anau in September

September in Te Anau brings low temperatures, with highs of 10°C (50°F) and nights around 2°C (36°F). Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. Nights fall to 2°C (36°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

September in Te Anau has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

Te Anau Temperature in September

Min Temperature

2°C (36°F)

Max Temperature

10°C (50°F)

Chance of Rain

48%

Precipitation

194 mm (7.6 in)

Rainy days

14 days

Te Anau Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Te Anau - and find the best time to visit.

January

17°C (63°F)View January → February

17°C (63°F)View February → March

15°C (59°F)View March → April

13°C (55°F)View April → May

10°C (50°F)View May → June

7°C (45°F)View June → July

7°C (45°F)View July → August

8°C (46°F)View August → September

10°C (50°F)View September → This monthOctober

12°C (54°F)View October → November

13°C (55°F)View November → December

16°C (61°F)View December →

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Daily Historical Temperatures

31-year average (1994-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in Te Anau typically stay consistent throughout September, with daily highs averaging around 10°C (50°F). Nights are cold, with lows around 5°C (41°F).

Average temperatures in September

Daily Historical Precipitation

31-year average (1994-2025)

Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.

Average precipitation in September

Historical weather records for Te Anau in September

Browse day-by-day weather records for Te Anau spanning 33 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Te Anau historical weather extremes in September

Based on 26 years of weather observations in Te Anau between 2000 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes.

The hottest September day on record in Te Anau reached 21°C (70°F) (September 26, 2023).
On September 10, 2025, Te Anau saw its coldest September day with temperatures maxing out at 5°C (41°F).
The coldest night in September in Te Anau was on September 19, 2010, with a minimum of -5°C (23°F).
The wettest day in September Te Anau was on September 21, 2023 with 112 mm (4.4 in) of precipitation.

Best Places in New Zealand in September

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in September: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in September: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

What to Wear in Te Anau in September

We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Te Anau in September. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.