Christchurch in september: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Christchurch in september 2025
The weather in Christchurch in the month of september comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout september
tolerable weather 0.1cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
27%
15%
7%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
30%
18%
7%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
30%
14%
10%
Weather at 3am
43°F
45%
27%
11%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Christchurch in september
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Christchurch in september.
The climate of Christchurch in september is tolerable
the weather in Christchurch in september is relatively dry (with 1.6in of rainfall over 2 days). This is better than the previous month since in august it receives an average of 2.7in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is fairly cool there september, but it is livable by dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 58°F. The seasonal minimum is 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in september in Christchurch is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Christchurch in the month of september with a maximum record of 72°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2015. You can plan to have about 4 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 13% of time.
On average, in Christchurch, the days of september last 11:46. The sun rises at 07:32 and sunset is at 19:18.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
September: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in september, there are destinations with better weather than Christchurch:
In september, Cape Reinga, Omamari, Dargaville, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Ruakaka have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Christchurch in september
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of september.
| September | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 1.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (8%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.1cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.39km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:32 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:18 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:46 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in september | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last september?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Christchurch in september 2024:
49°F to 65°F
47°F to 65°F
56°F to 61°F
41°F to 54°F
40°F to 54°F
41°F to 63°F
52°F to 70°F
40°F to 56°F
43°F to 61°F
45°F to 61°F
38°F to 54°F
43°F to 61°F
43°F to 47°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 52°F
43°F to 49°F
38°F to 47°F
32°F to 50°F
43°F to 59°F
38°F to 59°F
41°F to 54°F
49°F to 63°F
45°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
38°F to 52°F
40°F to 65°F
40°F to 50°F
34°F to 56°F
41°F to 59°F
43°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in september
Cities near Christchurch:
| Akaroa in september | tolerable weather |
| Ashburton in september | tolerable weather |
| Timaru in september | very bad weather |
| Kaikoura in september | tolerable weather |
| McKenzie Beach in september | very bad weather |
| Hokitika in september | bad weather |
| Greymouth in september | bad weather |
| Nelson Lakes in september | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in september | very bad weather |
| Franz Josef / Waiau in september | very bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in september | very bad weather |
| Westport in september | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in september.
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Weather data for Christchurch in september:
Weather data for Christchurch for september are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Christchurch. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Christchurch can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Christchurch.