Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
54°Ftypical September high
Typical range
September climate
September in Wānaka
New Zealand · Oceania
Cool days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
54°F
Lows around 40°F
Precipitation
17 days/mo
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
57%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.9 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 48° and nights feel near 37°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
33%September Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in September.
4 mphSeptember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical September day
September late afternoons are around 52°F, easing to about 48°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning46°F
Rain24%
Cloud77%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday51°F
Rain29%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon52°F
Rain27%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening48°F
Rain22%
Cloud61%
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 | 74 | 55 | 3.9 | 11 | 11.6 | 71 |
| Feb | 73 | 55 | 3.1 | 9 | 11.0 | 72 |
| Mar | 68 | 51 | 3.1 | 10 | 9.7 | 75 |
| Apr | 63 | 47 | 3.8 | 11 | 7.8 | 80 |
| May | 56 | 42 | 3.9 | 12 | 5.7 | 86 |
| Jun | 48 | 38 | 3.6 | 12 | 5.2 | 90 |
| Jul | 46 | 35 | 4.0 | 11 | 5.4 | 91 |
| Aug | 50 | 37 | 3.8 | 11 | 7.0 | 87 |
| Sep | 54 | 40 | 7.5 | 17 | 8.9 | 80 |
| Oct | 59 | 44 | 6.2 | 15 | 10.3 | 76 |
| Nov | 66 | 49 | 4.0 | 13 | 11.7 | 73 |
| Dec | 69 | 54 | 4.2 | 16 | 12.1 | 72 |
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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: Jul 31, 2026
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