Dunedin weather in February (New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Dunedin in February? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In February, Dunedin generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Dunedin in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 165 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, February is one of the better months to visit Dunedin. February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Dunedin, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 165 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 44%  

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand in February and which places have the best weather 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 Dunedin in February?

For visitors traveling to Dunedin, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 13°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 in February.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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