The weather in September in Canterbury

It's cool to moderate in September in Canterbury with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 7°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? September isn’t a good month to be in Canterbury. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in September for Canterbury, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 25°C in 2020, Canterbury reached the highest temperature in September over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 7°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -5°C to a highest value of 16°C.

Rainfall amount

In September, there is an average of 43 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in September for Canterbury

Click on any day in September to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Canterbury. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

September weather comparison

  Canterbury New York
Average temperature 15°C 27°C
Max. temperature 18°C 31°C
Min. temperature 2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 43 mm 57 mm
Rainy days 8 days 9 days

Start of September

The month of September starts in Canterbury with cool temps, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights around 4°C.

Mid September

By mid-September, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of September

By the end of September, the average daytime temperature in Canterbury is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in September in Canterbury, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in September in Canterbury

Temperature in September in Canterbury over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in September in Canterbury, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in September in Canterbury

Total precipitation in September in Canterbury over the years

Daily UV index in September in Canterbury

This chart shows the average daily UV index in September in Canterbury, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Canterbury by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Canterbury. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.