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Whataroa in September

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb). 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: 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: Low; New Zealand overall
Prices: Low; New Zealand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedNew Zealand month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Feb). 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

WhataroaHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °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 Whataroa, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Sep: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Night low
Sep: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jan: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 9 (better)
Jan: 12
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 1

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

January: Inside Whataroa's best window: Dec–Feb.

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

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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