The weather in January in Dunedin

It's pleasantly warm in January in Dunedin with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 12°C.

Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Dunedin. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Dunedin, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2018, Dunedin reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 63 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Dunedin

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Dunedin. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Dunedin New York
Average temperature 21°C 5°C
Max. temperature 25°C 11°C
Min. temperature 9°C -5°C
Total precipitation 63 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 10 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Dunedin with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 11°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 21°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Dunedin is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Dunedin, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Dunedin

Temperature in January in Dunedin over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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.

Daily Precipitation in January in Dunedin

Total precipitation in January in Dunedin over the years

Daily UV index in January in Dunedin

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Dunedin, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.