Best Time to Visit Dunedin

Best time: Feb, Jan, Dec, Nov. Jan is warmest (20.2°C high); Mar is rainiest (90 mm).

Dunedin weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan20.29.6739.7
Feb20.29.4588.6
Mar18.58.6906.2
Apr16.26.1794.1
May12.93.9692.5
Jun10.81.8702
Jul10.51.4882.3
Aug11.62.1623.5
Sep13.83.4555.5
Oct15.85.1717.6
Nov17.46.6709.5
Dec18.88.68110.3

Average high temperature

Jan 20°
Feb 20°
Mar 19°
Apr 16°
May 13°
Jun 11°
Jul 11°
Aug 12°
Sep 14°
Oct 16°
Nov 17°
Dec 19°

Best months by activity

Overall: FebJanDecNov

Beaches: FebJanDecNov

Hiking: FebNovJanDec

Sightseeing: FebJanDecNov

Dunedin quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jun, Jul, Aug): warm layers and a coat.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dunedin?

Feb, Jan, Dec, Nov.

What is the rainiest month?

Mar, about 90 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jan, with average highs of 20.2°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.