What is the weather like in Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in September?

In September, Franz Josef averages 11°C high / 5°C low with about 404 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 70 mm.

Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in September

Kaikōura is the better pick in September — 72 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Franz Josef is cold, soaked, clean air.

Franz Josef vs Kaikōura — September climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Franz Josef	🇳🇿 Kaikōura
Comfort score	63/100 (C)	72/100 (B)
Feels-like high	9°C	13°C
Avg high / low	11° / 5°	15° / 7°
Rainfall	404 mm	70 mm
Rainy days	17	12
Humidity	84%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	37	25

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in September — FAQ

Is September better in Franz Josef or Kaikōura?: Kaikōura is the better pick in September — 72 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kaikōura is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Franz Josef is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Franz Josef vs Kaikōura in September?: In September, Franz Josef averages 11°C high / 5°C low with about 404 mm of rain; Kaikōura averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 70 mm.