Dunedin Weather & Climate: 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.

Temperature ranges by month

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.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

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.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

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.

Relative humidity over the year