Wanaka weather in September (Otago, New Zealand)

What does the weather outlook for Wanaka look like in September? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In September, Wanaka tends to experience low temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 8°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 0°C.

Precipitation

Wanaka in September usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 172 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Wanaka. January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Wanaka, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature 0°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 172 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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

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 Wanaka.

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