Dunedin Weather in January

January in Dunedin brings pleasant temperatures around 19°C (66°F) during the day, dropping to 11°C (52°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 97 mm (3.8 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Dunedin in January

Past climate data indicates that roughly 16 days will see rain, totalling around 97 mm (3.8 in) for the month. Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Dunedin in January

Expect highs of 19°C (66°F) in Dunedin in January, with nights dropping to around 11°C (52°F). A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights cool down to 11°C (52°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Sunshine in Dunedin in January

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 174 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances for Dunedin.