Dunedin weather in September (Otago, New Zealand)

Curious about the climate in Dunedin this September? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of September in Dunedin typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 13°C. At night, they generally drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Dunedin in September usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 134 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, September may not be the ideal month to visit Dunedin. January, February and March generally stand out with 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 September

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 59 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 134 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 40% *  

* 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

10/10

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