Timaru weather in September (Canterbury, New Zealand)

How does the September weather in Timaru compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, September in Timaru includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 14°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 5°C.

Precipitation

Timaru in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 9 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 157 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Timaru, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 157 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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