Climate normals · 1970–2000
Dunedin Climate
Dunedin is a city in New Zealand (F7) with a population of about 132,800. Its average annual temperature is 10.5°C (51°F), with roughly 853 mm of rain per year.
10.5°C
Avg Temp
853
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Dunedin Climate
Dunedin has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C (51°F) and receives about 853 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.5°C
Avg Temp
853
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15° / 58° | 69 mm |
| February | 15° / 58° | 60 mm |
| March | 13° / 56° | 87 mm |
| April | 11° / 52° | 71 mm |
| May | 8° / 47° | 76 mm |
| June | 6° / 43° | 74 mm |
| July | 6° / 43° | 85 mm |
| August | 7° / 44° | 65 mm |
| September | 9° / 47° | 56 mm |
| October | 10° / 51° | 64 mm |
| November | 12° / 53° | 66 mm |
| December | 14° / 56° | 80 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Dunedin
The most comfortable months to visit Dunedin are typically February, January and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 20°C high). The coldest is July (near 1°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Dunedin are typically February, January and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Dunedin, New Zealand has an average annual temperature of 10.5°C and about 853 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Dunedin average about 20°C (68°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.