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When to go · Waitomo

Waitomo in September

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; caves run all year and are a good wet-day stop). 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
16°C / 7°C
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Low
New Zealand overall
Prices
Low
New Zealand overall

Verdict

MixedNew Zealand month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; caves run all year and are a good wet-day stop). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • WaitomoHighs around 16 °C, lows around 7 °C, rain on about 12 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.

What to pack

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

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