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What to expect

Dunedin is in late spring during November, a shoulder-season stretch where conditions can nudge warmer or cooler week to week. It usually feels cool and fresh, and a gentle drop-off once the sun goes down. Conditions tend to feel steady, which makes planning simple. Daylight stays generous for longer outdoor plans.

November in context

How it compares to the rest of the year in Dunedin.

Hottest (avg)
#5 / 12
Wettest (avg)
#4 / 12
Daylight Hours
#3 / 12
Windiest (avg)
#1 / 12
Highest UV
#3 / 12
Most Humid
#12 / 12

Monthly climate breakdown

Temperature

Daytime high
Nighttime low
Feels like (avg)

Sunshine

Daylight hours
14.9 h
UV index (max)
8
Typical sun hours
05:57 - 20:48

Rain & Snow

Total rain
Rainy days
17 days
Cloud cover (avg)
67%
Snowfall

Humidity & Wind

Humidity (avg)
75%
Wind (avg)
Wind (max gusts)

Daily climate explorer

Daily climate explorer for November in DunedinInteractive chart with daily scrub and pinned insight panel.010203011630°C

Day 15 selected for November. Typical high 14.7°C and low 7.6°C.

Typical disruptions in November

Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in November.

Cold High impact

Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 56% of days (16.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

16.9 days / month

~56% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 16.9 days / month
  • Probability ~56% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)

Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~17 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Wind High impact

Strong gusts Measures: Strong gust days (>=60 km/h). Observed about 25% of days (7.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

7.6 days / month

~25% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 7.6 days / month
  • Probability ~25% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~91km/h (P95)

Strong gusts are possible on ~8 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain High impact

Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 17% of days (5.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

5.2 days / month

~17% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 5.2 days / month
  • Probability ~17% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~22mm (P95)

Rain disruption risk appears on ~5 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain High impact

Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 17% of days (5.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

5.1 days / month

~17% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 5.1 days / month
  • Probability ~17% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~22mm (P95)

Washout conditions are possible on ~5 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Wind High impact

Severe gusts Measures: Severe gust days (>=80 km/h). Observed about 6% of days (1.7 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

1.7 days / month

~6% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 1.7 days / month
  • Probability ~6% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~95km/h (P95)

Severe gusts are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Wind High impact

Stormy conditions Measures: Storm-impact proxy days. Observed about 4% of days (1.1 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

1.1 days / month

~4% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 1.1 days / month
  • Probability ~4% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~80km/h (P95)

Stormy conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

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Rain High impact

Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.8 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

0.8 days / month

Probability unavailable

Why this matters
  • Expected days 0.8 days / month
  • Probability
  • Intensity Up to ~23mm (P95)

Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain Moderate

Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 7% of days (2.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

2.0 days / month

~7% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 2.0 days / month
  • Probability ~7% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~28mm (P95)

Heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cold Moderate

Wind chill risk Measures: Wind chill risk days. Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

1.2 days / month

~4% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 1.2 days / month
  • Probability ~4% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~-0°C (P95)

Wind chill risk is possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Wind Minor

Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 70% of days (20.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

20.9 days / month

~70% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 20.9 days / month
  • Probability ~70% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~84km/h (P95)

Gusty conditions are possible on ~21 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Rain Minor

Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 67% of days (20.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

20.0 days / month

~67% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 20.0 days / month
  • Probability ~67% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~15mm (P95)

Measurable rain is possible on ~20 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Cloud Minor

Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 65% of days (19.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

19.5 days / month

~65% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 19.5 days / month
  • Probability ~65% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)

Cloudy skies are possible on ~20 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Rain Minor

Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 55% of days (16.4 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

16.4 days / month

~55% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 16.4 days / month
  • Probability ~55% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~19h (P95)

Several rainy hours are possible on ~16 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Rain Minor

Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 40% of days (11.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

11.9 days / month

~40% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 11.9 days / month
  • Probability ~40% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~19h (P95)

Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~12 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.

Cloud Minor

Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 33% of days (10.0 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

10.0 days / month

~33% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 10.0 days / month
  • Probability ~33% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)

Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~10 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Humidity Minor

High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 32% of days (9.6 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

9.6 days / month

~32% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 9.6 days / month
  • Probability ~32% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~91% (P95)

High humidity is possible on ~10 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.

Cold Minor

Cold nights Measures: Cold nights (min <=5C). Observed about 13% of days (3.9 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

3.9 days / month

~13% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 3.9 days / month
  • Probability ~13% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~5°C (P95)

Cold nights are possible on ~4 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Cloud Minor

Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 12% of days (3.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

3.5 days / month

~12% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 3.5 days / month
  • Probability ~12% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~100% (P95)

Overcast skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Cold Minor

Cold days Measures: Cold days (max <=10C). Observed about 8% of days (2.3 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

2.3 days / month

~8% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 2.3 days / month
  • Probability ~8% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~10°C (P95)

Cold daytime conditions are possible on ~2 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Wind Minor

Breezy days Measures: Breezy days (mean wind >=25 km/h). Observed about 7% of days (2.2 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

2.2 days / month

~7% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 2.2 days / month
  • Probability ~7% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~35km/h (P95)

Breezy conditions are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.

Visibility Minor

Fog-likely signal Measures: Fog-likely visibility proxy. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

0.5 days / month

~2% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 0.5 days / month
  • Probability ~2% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~95% (P95)

Fog-likely conditions are possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Other Minor

Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data Measures: Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data. Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

0.5 days / month

~2% of days

Why this matters
  • Expected days 0.5 days / month
  • Probability ~2% of days
  • Intensity Up to ~95 (P95)

Low visibility proxy: same as fog-likely (RH ≥90% AND cloud ≥95%) — true visibility requires hourly visibility data is possible on ~0 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.

Cold Minor

Cold snap run Measures: Cold snap runs (>=3 cold days). Observed about 0.1 days/month in November. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.

0.1 days / month

Probability unavailable

Why this matters
  • Expected days 0.1 days / month
  • Probability
  • Intensity Up to ~9°C (P95)

Cold snap runs are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.

Frequently asked questions

Is November a good time to visit Dunedin?

Typical November days in Dunedin reach highs of 15°C (59°F) with nights around 8°C (46°F). It usually feels cool by day and cold after dark. Overall, November sits in the middle of the Dunedin climate range.

What are temperatures like in November?

In November, you can usually expect highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows near 8°C (46°F). That means cool days and cold nights, so pack layers you can add or remove.

How much does it rain in November?

Rainfall in November averages 79 mm (3.1 in) across roughly 17 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.

How many hours of daylight are there in November?

You can expect about 15 hours of daylight in November. Sunrise is typically around 05:57 and sunset near 20:48. You get long days with comfortable amounts of daylight.

How strong is the sun in November?

UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 8), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.

Is it windy in November?

In November, average wind speeds are around 15 km/h (9 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 72 km/h (45 mph). On the ground, it is it is a notably windy place, and strong gusts are fairly common.

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