Dunedin weather in September (New Zealand)

Looking to travel to Dunedin in September? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In September, Dunedin generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

Dunedin in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 67 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 13 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 134 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 September

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 134 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40%  

Where to go in New Zealand in September

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

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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 September?

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 in September.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dunedin.

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