Dunedin weather in January (New Zealand)

Can you expect sunny skies in Dunedin in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Dunedin tends to experience pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 19°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 10°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Dunedin in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 113 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 14 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 174 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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 January

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 113 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 74%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 174 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 38%  

Where to go in New Zealand in January

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

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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?

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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to New Zealand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in New Zealand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.