Dunedin Climate by Month
Dunedin has a temperate maritime climate. This climate is dominated by a cold front which results in changeable and cloudy weather throughout the year. Summers are not very warm, the hottest month is January with an average temperature of 19°C. Wnters are mild but mostly cloudy.
Most precipitation falls in January with 80 mm and the least precipitation in September. So despite the beautiful beaches, one can not always count on sunshine.
Average day and night temperature
In Dunedin, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in January to a chilly 10°C in the coolest month, July. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 1°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Dunedin receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 973 mm annually. The climate in Dunedin shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in December, with an average of 118 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 52 mm of rainfall over 15 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Dunedin serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.3 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Dunedin ranges from 9°C in August to 13°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Dunedin.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Dunedin ranges from 3°C in January to 4°C in October.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Dunedin in New Zealand
Other facts from our historical weather data:January has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 118 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 182 hours of sunshine.
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