What's the Weather like in Queenstown in September
Temperature
The average maximum daytime temperature in September is 13°C. The average night-time temperature is usually 3°C, with an average of 8°C across the entire month.
Rain
Expect 59mm of rainfall across the whole of August across 15 day
Sunshine Hours
There is usually 5 hours of bright sunshine each day, which represents 40% of the 12 hours of daylight.
Snow
Snowfall during August in Queenstown is essentially constant, remaining about 0.1 inches throughout, and rarely exceeding 0.4 inches, of falling below -0.0 inches
Cloud
The month of September in Queenstown experiences essentially constant cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast, or mostly cloudy, remaining about 57% throughout the month. The clearest day of the monthy is August 25th, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 45% of the time.
Queenstown Hotels in September
This apartment-style hotel is nestled on the shores of Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu, offering stunning views over the lake and surrounding mountain ranges. Facilities include a fitness centre and sauna. All accommodation at Oaks Shores Queenstown comes with daily mini room servicing, under floor heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some accommodation includes a seating area with fireplace. Guests enjoy 30 minutes' of free WiFi per day in the room.
Sherwood is an eco-friendly hotel with an on-site restaurant and bar. The property is set on a hillside overlooking the picturesque Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountain Range. This unique property offers a tranquil retreat with a bicycle track and a vegetable garden. Sherwood is just 5 minutes' drive or 15 minutes' by bicycle from Queenstown City Centre, and 8 minutes' drive from Queenstown Airport. Both Coronet Peak ski fields and The Remarkables ski area are a 30-minute drive away. Guests can enjoy hiking fishing, cycling and skiing in the surrounding areas.
Located on the shores of New Zealand's beautiful Lake Wakatipu, Rydges Queenstown features free WiFi, 2 on-site restaurants, 5 meeting rooms, an outdoor heated swimming pool and a sauna. The property is just 7 minutes' walk from the heart of Queenstown. Queenstown Airport is a 15-minute drive away.
Bars and Restaurants
Queenstown's iconic hotel is also home to one of the area's top restaurants. It has been around since 1867, serving hotel patrons and anyone else who drops by for breakfast, tapas, or timeless cocktails. If you're looking for a special night time treat, Eichardt's Bar is also the only place in Queenstown to serve Champagne Bollinger by the glass.
Rata is owned and operated by Michelin-starred chef Josh Emett. Since opening, the restaurant has earned a strong reputation for embracing local flavours with a elegantly contemporary twist. The wine list emphasises the best wines to come out of the Central Otago region, while the impeccable menu consists of locally-sourced seafood and various meat and cheese-based delicacies.
Situated on Queenstown's Steamers Wharf, Ivy & Lola's is an interesting hybrid establishment that brings together all-purpose dining and a dynamic bar scene to its lovely waterfront location. All meals from brunch til dinner are accounted for and seafood is the house speciality. The three-hour slow-roast beef is another unique menu item that has become a local favourite.
Things to do in Queenstown in September
Jack's Point golf course is an unforgettable experience. The 18 hole par 72 championship course it offers golfers an exciting challenge with five tee positions. The course follows natural contours of tussock grassland, dramatic rocky outcrops and steep bluffs overlooking Lake Wakatipu.
Wellington's Cuba Mall is home to a structure made of buckets all filled with water. The water spills down to the fountain but along the way it splashes passers-by and has become a bit of an attraction. Come the weekend, you know it's party time when bubbles are added to the fountain and fill the mall.
