Dunedin weather in August (New Zealand)

Is Dunedin a good destination in August, weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Dunedin generally includes low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 11°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 2°C.

Precipitation

Dunedin in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 56 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 122 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June and July tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dunedin climate page with graphs.

 

Dunedin, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 56 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 122 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 41%  

Where to go in New Zealand in August

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dunedin.

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