Temperature
Cold by day, cold at night.
49°Ftypical September high
Typical range
September climate
September in Queenstown
New Zealand · Oceania
Cold days and some sun. Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
49°F
Lows around 38°F
Precipitation
15 days/mo
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
50%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
8.3 hSeptember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very drySeptember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In September, afternoons feel about 44° and nights feel near 36°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
25%September Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in September.
3 mphSeptember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical September day
September late afternoons are around 47°F, and early evening stays near 46°F.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning43°F
Rain26%
Cloud83%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday47°F
Rain29%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon47°F
Rain28%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening45°F
Rain24%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69 | 53 | 4.8 | 12 | 11.1 | 73 |
| Feb | 69 | 53 | 3.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 74 |
| Mar | 65 | 50 | 3.9 | 12 | 9.1 | 77 |
| Apr | 59 | 46 | 4.0 | 12 | 7.4 | 82 |
| May | 52 | 41 | 4.9 | 15 | 5.4 | 89 |
| Jun | 45 | 35 | 3.9 | 12 | 4.7 | 92 |
| Jul | 42 | 33 | 3.7 | 11 | 5.1 | 92 |
| Aug | 44 | 35 | 3.5 | 12 | 6.6 | 91 |
| Sep | 49 | 38 | 5.4 | 15 | 8.3 | 86 |
| Oct | 55 | 41 | 5.6 | 16 | 9.8 | 81 |
| Nov | 61 | 46 | 4.8 | 15 | 11.1 | 76 |
| Dec | 66 | 51 | 5.1 | 16 | 11.5 | 74 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology