Dunedin weather in January (Otago, New Zealand)

What kind of weather does January bring to Dunedin? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During January, Dunedin usually has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 19°C, cooling down at night to around 11°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Dunedin in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Expect around 16 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 174 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Dunedin. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Dunedin, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 74% *  

Sunshine 174 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 38% *  

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

Where to go in New Zealand in January

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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