What is the weather like in Nelson vs Queenstown in September?

In September, Nelson averages 16°C high / 6°C low with about 104 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 173 mm.

Nelson vs Queenstown in September

Nelson is the better pick in September — 75 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is cool, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, soaked, clean air.

Nelson vs Queenstown — September climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Nelson	🇳🇿 Queenstown
Comfort score	75/100 (B)	56/100 (D)
Feels-like high	13°C	10°C
Avg high / low	16° / 6°	12° / 2°
Rainfall	104 mm	173 mm
Rainy days	12	15
Humidity	80%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	23	28

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

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Nelson vs Queenstown in September — FAQ

Is September better in Nelson or Queenstown?: Nelson is the better pick in September — 75 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nelson is cool, rainy, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Nelson vs Queenstown in September?: In September, Nelson averages 16°C high / 6°C low with about 104 mm of rain; Queenstown averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 173 mm.