What’s the climate like in Dunedin?
The current climate of Dunedin features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 22°C during the day to lows of 11°C. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Dunedin in recent years was 34°C in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 3°C in May 2021.
On average, Dunedin gets 623 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,8 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Dunedin?
The best time to visit Dunedin for sunny weather is January through April, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Dunedin. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Dunedin
The climate table of Dunedin shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 63 | 58 | 40 | 49 | 53 | 41 | 59 | 34 | 37 | 61 | 69 | 59 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0,4 | 0,3 | 0,1 | 0,8 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in July
- Precipitation*: 623 mm per year, averaging 52 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,8 cm per year
- Driest months: 34 mm in August, 37 mm in September and 40 mm in March
- Wettest months: 69 mm in November, 63 mm in January and 61 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Dunedin
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Dunedin, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Dunedin
This graph shows how much precipitation Dunedin, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Dunedin
This graph shows how much snow Dunedin, New Zealand, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Dunedin
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Dunedin, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Dunedin
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Dunedin, New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Dunedin
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Dunedin, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Dunedin
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Dunedin, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Dunedin by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dunedin. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
