Whangārei weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Poor
Best time to visit: February
What is the weather like in Whangārei in September?
In September, Whangārei is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Whangārei.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 13 | 16 | 20 |
| Day | 15° | 16° | 17° |
| Night | 11° | 12° | 13° |
| Sea | 15° | 16° | 16° |
| Sun | 5 h | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 14 | 12 | 11 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 11 h 49 min06:24 – 18:13
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+12Pacific/Auckland
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %41 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in September
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Whangārei in September: quick answers
Is Whangārei hot in September?
No. In September, Whangārei is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C and nights drop to about 12 °C.
Can you swim in Whangārei in September?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in September the sea averages just 15.5 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from January to March.
Does it rain much in Whangārei in September?
Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 84 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences