Waitomo Caves weather in September (Waikato, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Waitomo Caves in September? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In September, Waitomo Caves tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Waitomo Caves in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 148 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Waitomo Caves, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 157 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 148 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hamilton, New Zealand (55 KM, 34 Miles).

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.

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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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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