When to go · New Plymouth
New Plymouth in September
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; Feb–Mar for the most settled mountain weather). 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 (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 13
- Crowds
- Low
- New Zealand overall
- Prices
- Low
- New Zealand overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; Feb–Mar for the most settled mountain weather). 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:
- NovemberGreatInside New Plymouth's best window: Nov–Apr; Feb–Mar for the most settled mountain weather.
- DecemberGreatInside New Plymouth's best window: Nov–Apr; Feb–Mar for the most settled mountain weather.
- JanuaryGreatInside New Plymouth's best window: Nov–Apr; Feb–Mar for the most settled mountain weather.
- FebruaryGreatInside New Plymouth's best window: Nov–Apr; Feb–Mar for the most settled mountain weather.
Weather in September
- New PlymouthHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 13 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 New Plymouth, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Sep: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 13
Jan: 9 (better)
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 1
September: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; Feb–Mar for the most settled mountain weather). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.
January: Inside New Plymouth's best window: Nov–Apr; Feb–Mar for the most settled mountain weather.
New Plymouth: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast