Queenstown weather in September
Queenstown in September averages 8°C (46°F) and 32 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Queenstown, September is the fifth coldest and the third driest.
- Average temp
- 8°C (46°F)
1–14°C · 35–56°F
- Rainfall
- 32 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Queenstown like in September?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Queenstown in September?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 1°C (35°F).
September compared with August and October
September in Queenstown is 2.6°C warmer than August and about as wet as it, which averages 5°C (41°F).
September in Queenstown is 2.2°C cooler than October and 12 mm drier than it, which averages 10°C (49°F).
Daylight in Queenstown in September
On 15 September the sun is up for 11 hours 46 minutes in Queenstown, rising about 06:47 and setting about 18:33 local time.
September ends 1 hour 30 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 50 minutes short of December, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Queenstown
Dates are a starting point for September.
Travel guides for Queenstown
What to read before you book.
Queenstown weather by month
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How September compares with the rest of the year
September is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 62°F | 50 mm |
| February | 16°C / 61°F | 40 mm |
| March | 13°C / 56°F | 31 mm |
| April | 10°C / 49°F | 34 mm |
| May | 7°C / 44°F | 62 mm |
| June | 3°C / 37°F | 42 mm |
| July | 2°C / 36°F | 36 mm |
| August | 5°C / 41°F | 27 mm |
| September | 8°C / 46°F | 32 mm |
| October | 10°C / 49°F | 44 mm |
| November | 12°C / 54°F | 38 mm |
| December | 15°C / 58°F | 66 mm |
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FAQs about Queenstown in September
September climate averages for Queenstown, 1991–2020.
Queenstown averages 8°C (46°F) in September, ranging from about 1°C (35°F) at night to 14°C (56°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. September sees only about 32 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. September averages 8°C (46°F) against 10°C (49°F) in October — 2.2°C cooler.
September is 2.6°C warmer than August, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is November to April; September sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what September is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 11 hours 46 minutes of daylight in mid-September, against 15 hours 36 minutes in December and 8 hours 47 minutes in June.
On 15 September, sunrise is about 06:47 and sunset about 18:33 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 1 hour 30 minutes longer than it starts.
