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Wellington in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Wellington in September will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Wellington, based on historical data.
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September

Weather in Wellington in September 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Wellington in September, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +13°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 79 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+19°C
Max.
79 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Wellington has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Wellington in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Wellington for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of +5°C during the night, the temperature in September averages around +15°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +13°C.

Is Wellington warm or cold in September?

Wellington is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +12°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°C to +10°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Wellington:

Climate in Wellington in September

Wellington weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+12°C+13°C+15°C
Min. temperature
+1°C+2°C+3°C
Max. temperature
+18°C+19°C+21°C
Rainfall
94 mm79 mm85 mm
Wind
6 m/s6 m/s7 m/s
Humidity
80%81%81%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
444
Cloudy days
91011
Rainy days
181616
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting warmer as September arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +12°C to +13°C during the day. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 94 mm to 79 mm. Humidity rises from 80% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 6 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Wellington in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 13 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Wellington is gradually decreasing during September, going from 8 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Wellington based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 57% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 196 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 44 mm, which is moderate rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Wellington wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 100 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 54 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Wellington?

This is the weather in Wellington in September 2023:
1 September
☀️
+15°C
2 September
☁️
+15°C
3 September
☀️
+17°C
4 September
☁️
+16°C
5 September
🌧️
+18°C
6 September
☁️
+16°C
7 September
☀️
+16°C
8 September
☀️
+18°C
9 September
☀️
+16°C
10 September
☀️
+17°C
11 September
🌧️
+16°C
12 September
☀️
+15°C
13 September
☀️
+16°C
14 September
☁️
+13°C
15 September
☁️
+14°C
16 September
☁️
+15°C
17 September
☀️
+17°C
18 September
☀️
+17°C
19 September
☁️
+16°C
20 September
☁️
+16°C
21 September
☁️
+15°C
22 September
☁️
+16°C
23 September
🌧️
+13°C
24 September
☁️
+13°C
25 September
🌧️
+11°C
26 September
🌫️
+9°C
27 September
🌧️
+13°C
28 September
🌧️
+15°C
29 September
☁️
+14°C
30 September
☀️
+13°C
In September 2023 Wellington had 11 sunny days, 12 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +15°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 55%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Wellington climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Wellington in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+14°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 644 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 2261 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Wellington in September:

Is September a good time to visit Wellington?

It’s always a good time to visit Wellington, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Wellington in September?

September has mild temperatures in Wellington. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Wellington rainy in September?

Wellington is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Wellington in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Wellington in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in New Zealand

Check out the weather for other cities in New Zealand.

Monthly weather in Wellington

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Wellington, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.