What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Te Anau in September?

In September, Queenstown averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 173 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 10°C high / 4°C low with about 202 mm.

Queenstown vs Te Anau in September

Te Anau is the better pick in September — 69 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Te Anau is cold, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, soaked, clean air.

Queenstown vs Te Anau — September climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Queenstown	🇳🇿 Te Anau
Comfort score	56/100 (D)	69/100 (C)
Feels-like high	10°C	7°C
Avg high / low	12° / 2°	10° / 4°
Rainfall	173 mm	202 mm
Rainy days	15	18
Humidity	87%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	28	26

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

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Queenstown vs Te Anau in September — FAQ

Is September better in Queenstown or Te Anau?: Te Anau is the better pick in September — 69 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Te Anau is cold, soaked, clean air, while Queenstown is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Te Anau in September?: In September, Queenstown averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 173 mm of rain; Te Anau averages 10°C high / 4°C low with about 202 mm.