In
September,
Westport residents can feel the full-fledged arrival of spring. The mild weather of September, along with increasingly lengthier days, hints at the approaching summer. Temperatures embark on an upward journey, and daylight hours increase, though rainfall remains considerable. However, warmth seeps back into city life as outdoor activities regain their appeal. This substantial warmer shift is not just a September phenomenon, but it continues to influence the weather landscape in
October.
Temperature
The advent of September observes an average high-temperature of a still moderate 14.3°C (57.7°F), nearly identical to
August's 13.2°C (55.8°F). During September, the average low-temperature is a chilly 7°C (44.6°F).
Rainfall
Throughout September, in Westport, 201mm (7.91") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, 2264mm (89.13") of rain is accumulated.
Sea temperature
In Westport, the average seawater temperature in September is 13.2°C (55.8°F).
Note: Swimming in 13.2°C (55.8°F) feels unbearing at 13°C (55.4°F) and can be life-risking below 10°C (50°F), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.
Daylight
In Westport,
New Zealand, the average length of the day in September is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:08 pm NZST. On the last day of September, in Westport, New Zealand, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:38 pm NZDT.
Note: On Sunday, 29. September 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from NZST to NZDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, 06.
April 2025, at 3:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from NZDT to NZST.