Dunedin weather in October (Otago, New Zealand)

Interested in knowing the climate of Dunedin in October? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of October in Dunedin typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 15°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Dunedin in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. On average, there are about 17 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 162 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm 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 October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

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

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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