The climate of Dunedin
The current climate in Dunedin features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of 11°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Dunedin, New Zealand.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Dunedin gets 623 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,8 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 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 nice 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.
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Climate Table of Dunedin
The climate table of Dunedin shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Dunedin, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Dunedin
Yearly Temperature in Dunedin
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Dunedin, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Dunedin
Total Yearly Precipitation in Dunedin
Average Snowfall per Month in Dunedin
Total Yearly Snowfall in Dunedin
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Dunedin
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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.