Dunedin (FL) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Dunedin experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very warm days
to pleasant weather.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Dunedin is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 20°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 11°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Dunedin has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1224 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives heavy rainfall, averaging 220 mm of precipitation, recorded across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 36 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Dunedin Precipitation page.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Dunedin. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Dunedin in the United States of America
During the months of January, February, March, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July, August and September.
August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 220 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 36 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 312 hours of sunshine.
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