September weather forecast
Gisborne, New Zealand

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Weather in September

Come September, Gisborne begins to welcome the arrival of spring. The high temperatures warm up slightly while rainfall recedes to 40mm (1.57"), offering a hint of the upcoming season change. Daylight hours extend, providing 11.8 hours of daylight with the sunshine hours inching up to 7.2. Relative humidity remains unchanged, maintaining the moistness in the city's air, typical of coastal New Zealand.

Temperature

September in Gisborne welcomes an average high-temperature of a still moderate 14.3°C (57.7°F), not much different from the preceding month. Nighttime temperature in Gisborne experiences an average drop to a frosty 8°C (46.4°F) in September.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in September in Gisborne is 79%.

Rainfall

In Gisborne, during September, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 40mm (1.57") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.8 rainfall days, and 492mm (19.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Gisborne, New Zealand, in September, the average water temperature is 14.6°C (58.3°F).
Note: Swimming in 14.6°C (58.3°F) is deemed hazardous. Exposure to temperatures below 10°C (50°F) leads to immediate severe cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

In Gisborne, the average length of the day in September is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of September in Gisborne, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:45 pm NZST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:11 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.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in September is 7.2h.

UV index

In Gisborne, the average daily maximum UV index in September is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In September, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Gisborne in September?

The high-temperature, in September, in Gisborne, records 14.3°C (57.7°F), while the low-temperature is 8°C (46.4°F).

What is the average humidity in September in Gisborne?

In Gisborne, the average relative humidity in September is 79%.

How much does it rain in Gisborne in September?

In September, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout September, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the water temperature in September in Gisborne?

In September, the average sea temperature is 14.6°C (58.3°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

How many hours of daylight does Gisborne have in September?

In September, the average day length is 11h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in September in Gisborne?

In September, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:45 pm NZST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:11 pm NZDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in September in Gisborne?

On Sunday, 29. September 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Gisborne, New Zealand, and the time zone changes from NZST to NZDT. DST ends on Sunday, 06. April 2025, at 3:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Gisborne have in September?

In September, the average sunshine duration in Gisborne, New Zealand, is 7.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in September in Gisborne?

In September, the average daily maximum UV index in Gisborne, New Zealand, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in September
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average temperature in September - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average high temperature in September: 14.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in September: 8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (14.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (7.5°C).

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Average pressure in September
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average pressure in September - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average pressure in September: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1018.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and November (1013.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in September
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average wind speed in September - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average wind speed in September: 16.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (13.6km/h).

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Average humidity in September
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average humidity in September - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average humidity in September: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April, June and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).

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Average rainfall in September
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average rainfall in September - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall in September: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (64mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and May (30mm).

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Average rainfall days in September
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average rainfall days in September - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average rainfall days in September: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.4 days).

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Average sea temperature in September
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average sea temperature in September - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average sea temperature in September: 14.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (20.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (14.2°C).

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Average daylight in September /
Average sunshine in September
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average daylight in September / Average sunshine in September - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average daylight in September: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in September: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in September
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average sunshine days in September - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average sunshine days in September: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in September
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average UV index in September - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average UV index in September: 4

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and October (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in September
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average cloud cover in September - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average cloud cover in September: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in September
Gisborne, New Zealand

Average visibility in September - Gisborne, New Zealand
  • Average visibility in September: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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