When to go · Kaitaia
Kaitaia in September
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, dry)). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) / 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Low
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, dry)). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.
Is another month better than September?
September is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Kaitaia's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, dry).
- JanuaryGreatInside Kaitaia's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, dry).
- FebruaryGreatInside Kaitaia's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, dry).
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, dry)). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).
Weather in September
- KaitaiaHighs around 18 °C (64 °F), lows around 10 °C (50 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 64 °F (18 °C), lows around 50 °F (10 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Zealand overall
- Low
- Prices · New Zealand overall
- Low
New Zealand overall: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kaitaia, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Sep: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 9
Jan: 7 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 1
September: Outside the best window (Dec–Feb (warm, dry)). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.
January: Inside Kaitaia's best window: Dec–Feb (warm, dry).
Kaitaia: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings