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When to go · Stratford

Stratford in September

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr; Feb–Apr for clearer mountain views). 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
15°C (59°F) / 7°C (45°F)
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
Low
New Zealand overall
Prices
Low
New Zealand overall

Verdict

MixedNew Zealand month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Apr; Feb–Apr for clearer mountain views). 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:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • StratfordHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 13 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 Stratford, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Sep: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Sep: 15 °C (59 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Jan: 12 °C (54 °F)

  • Rain days

    Sep: 13

    Jan: 9 (better)

  • Crowds

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Sep: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Sep: 0

    Jan: 1

September: Outside the best window (Dec–Apr; Feb–Apr for clearer mountain views). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.

January: Inside Stratford's best window: Dec–Apr; Feb–Apr for clearer mountain views.

Stratford: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Across New Zealand in September →