Best time to visit Dunedin

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When is the best time to visit Dunedin?

The best time to visit Dunedin is January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

  • 64°F maximum daytime temperature in January in Dunedin64
    Jan
  • 64°F maximum daytime temperature in February in Dunedin64
    Feb
  • 61°F maximum daytime temperature in March in Dunedin61
    Mar
  • 57°F maximum daytime temperature in April in Dunedin57
    Apr
  • 54°F maximum daytime temperature in May in Dunedin54
    May
  • 50°F maximum daytime temperature in June in Dunedin50
    Jun
  • 48°F maximum daytime temperature in July in Dunedin48
    Jul
  • 50°F maximum daytime temperature in August in Dunedin50
    Aug
  • 54°F maximum daytime temperature in September in Dunedin54
    Sep
  • 57°F maximum daytime temperature in October in Dunedin57
    Oct
  • 59°F maximum daytime temperature in November in Dunedin59
    Nov
  • 61°F maximum daytime temperature in December in Dunedin61
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Dunedin?

The hottest time of year in Dunedin is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 64°F.

Which month has the most rain in Dunedin?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Dunedin with 2.7 inches on average. There are normally 16 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Dunedin?

The sunniest time of year in Dunedin is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 40% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Dunedin?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Dunedin in February when the water temperature reaches 57°F.

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The weather guide for New Zealand (Dunedin) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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