The climate in Wellington during September can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.
September is in the fall / autumn in Wellington and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.5°C 85°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 15.4°C 59.6°F |
| Average temperature | 22.4°C 72.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 69 mm 2.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 7 days |
| Sea temperature | 22.4°C 72.2°F |
| Humidity | 63% |
| Windspeed | 19.8kph 12 mph |
On average September is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wellington with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Wellington in September 2025.
Best places to visit in September
| Hottest month: | July | 34.7°C 94.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 13mm 0.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 9.7°C 49.5°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 96mm 3.8ins |