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

In September, Queenstown averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 173 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 147 mm.

Queenstown vs Wānaka in September

Queenstown and Wānaka are nearly tied in September — 56 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Queenstown is cool, soaked, clean air; Wānaka is cold, rainy, clean air.

Queenstown vs Wānaka — September climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Queenstown	🇳🇿 Wānaka
Comfort score	56/100 (D)	59/100 (D)
Feels-like high	10°C	7°C
Avg high / low	12° / 2°	10° / 2°
Rainfall	173 mm	147 mm
Rainy days	15	14
Humidity	87%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	28	26

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

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Queenstown vs Wānaka in September — FAQ

Is September better in Queenstown or Wānaka?: Queenstown and Wānaka are nearly tied in September — 56 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Queenstown is cool, soaked, clean air; Wānaka is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Queenstown vs Wānaka in September?: In September, Queenstown averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 173 mm of rain; Wānaka averages 10°C high / 2°C low with about 147 mm.