SeasonMapPaihia weather in September
New Zealand
September in Paihia: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Paihia · #904 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Paihia climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sea temperature | 16°C / 60°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 79 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 24 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Paihia in September
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyTerm 3 (Sept/Oct) break in New Zealand, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Paihia's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherPaihia's weather peaks January–March.
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Paihia in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Paihia?
- September in Paihia: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Paihia on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Paihia in September?
- In September, Paihia averages a daily high of 16.3°C and a low of 10.8°C, with about 79.4 mm of rain over roughly 11 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paihia in September?
- Paihia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in September.