The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Dunedin.
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, has a moderate seasonal temperature range, with January reaching 19°C (66°F) and July cooling to 11°C (52°F).
With around 864 mm (34 in) of annual rainfall, the city has moderate precipitation levels. December is the wettest month and July the driest. Sunshine peaks in December, when the city sees around 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Dunedin - and find the best time to visit.
In Dunedin, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in January to a chilly 11°C (52°F) in the coolest month, July.
Nights vary from 11°C (52°F) in January to around 3°C (37°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Generally, Dunedin experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 864 mm (34 in) yearly. Dunedin offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month December (98 mm (3.9 in)) and the driest month July (50 mm (2 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Dunedin Precipitation page.
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.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dunedin.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 80%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather in Dunedin. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.
Daytime highs range from 11°C (52°F) in July to 19°C (66°F) in January. Nighttime lows range from 3°C (37°F) to 11°C (52°F).
Annual rainfall is around 864 mm (34 in). December is the wettest month with 98 mm (3.9 in), while July is the driest with 50 mm (2 in).
Dunedin receives around 1,676 hours of sunshine per year. December is the sunniest month with 182 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 98 hours.
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