Auckland · September
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 60°F, low 51°F. Humidity averages 81% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 21 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
60° / 51°F
Humidity
81%
Rain days
21/mo
Wind
16 mph
What September feels like in Auckland
Sunrise
06:20
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:11
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Auckland in September
The kit for September in Auckland: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
September vs the surrounding months
vs August
+2° avg high
+2 rain days
Auckland in August →
September
60°F avg high
21 rain days
Best: morning
vs October
-3° avg high
+1 rain days
Auckland in October →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Auckland in September?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Auckland in September?+
Average high 60°F, average low 51°F.
How does September compare to surrounding months in Auckland?+
Compared to August (avg high 58°F), September is warmer. Compared to October (avg high 62°F), September is cooler.
Does it rain often in Auckland in September?+
Expect about 21 measurable rain days in September, on average.