Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High17.9°C
Low2.8°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
New Zealand Dunedin, New Zealand
Dunedin has a mild year-round climate with average temperatures ranging from 9°C / 48°F in July to 18°C / 64°F in February.
Annual rainfall patterns show an average of 66 mm / 2.6 inches per month, with December being the wettest (96 mm / 3.8 inches) and August the driest (40 mm / 1.6 inches).
Sun intensity varies throughout the year, with UV levels reaching 9 in December and falling to 2 in June; strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
The longest days occur in December with around 15.7 hours of daylight, while June has the shortest days at about 8.7 hours.
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Dunedin.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
96 mm
December carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
Moderate (5.6)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
9 hrsto16 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
14 km/h
November is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
75 %to81 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Dunedin, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Dunedin compares
See how it ranks against the rest of New Zealand for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#8 / 9
COOLEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#2 / 9
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in New Zealand
#8 / 9
WINDIEST (AVG)
in New Zealand
#5 / 9
HIGHEST UV
in New Zealand
#9 / 9
MOST HUMID
in New Zealand
#7 / 9
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Dunedin, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Dunedin feel over the year?
Across the year, daytime highs average about 14°C (57°F), with nights near 7°C (45°F). Overall it feels cool by day and cold after dark. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Dunedin for dry weather?
When is sun exposure strongest in Dunedin?
UV tends to peak in December, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is Dunedin a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 14 km/h (9 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 73 km/h (45 mph). Overall it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.
How much daylight does Dunedin get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.