Dunedin weather in February (Otago, New Zealand)

How's the weather trend in Dunedin as February approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of February in Dunedin typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Dunedin in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 165 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a prime time to visit Dunedin. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dunedin climate page with graphs.

 

Dunedin, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 165 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 44% *  

* Data from: Dunedin, New Zealand (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in New Zealand in February

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Dunedin, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dunedin.

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