Climate of Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Point-value climate at Dunedin (Otago, New Zealand). Population approximately 117,700.
Located in Otago, New Zealand, Dunedin has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 117,700. Monthly average temperatures range from 5.9°C / 42.6°F in July to 15.1°C / 59.2°F in January, with rainfall varying from 56 mm / 2.2 in (September) to 82 mm / 3.2 in (December) — about 819 mm / 32.2 in across the year. Dunedin is the capital of Otago. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dunedin's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.1°C59.2°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| February | 15°C59°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| March | 13.7°C56.7°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| April | 11.3°C52.3°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| May | 8.5°C47.3°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| June | 6.3°C43.3°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| July | 5.9°C42.6°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| August | 7°C44.6°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| September | 8.8°C47.8°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| October | 10.7°C51.3°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| November | 12.3°C54.1°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| December | 14°C57.2°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dunedin?
Dunedin does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Dunedin's warmest month is January at an average of 15.1°C / 59.2°F, and its driest month is September with about 56 mm / 2.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Dunedin?
Dunedin, in Otago, New Zealand, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.9°C / 42.6°F in July to 15.1°C / 59.2°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 819 mm / 32.2 in, with the wettest month being December (82 mm / 3.2 in) and the driest September (56 mm / 2.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Dunedin in January?
The average temperature in Dunedin in January is 15.1°C / 59.2°F, with rainfall of about 68 mm / 2.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Dunedin?
The driest month in Dunedin is September, with about 56 mm / 2.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 8.8°C / 47.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Dunedin?
The wettest month in Dunedin is December, with approximately 82 mm / 3.2 in of average monthly rainfall.