Dunedin Weather in October
What's the weather like in Dunedin (Otago) in October 2025?
The climate in Dunedin during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the spring in Dunedin and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 13.7°C 56.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 6.7°C 44.1°F |
| Average temperature | 10.2°C 50.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 56 mm 2.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 17 days |
| Sea temperature | 9.5°C 49.2°F |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Windspeed | 19.1kph 12 mph |
On average October is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dunedin with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in Dunedin
October rainfall
October hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Dunedin in October 2025.
Other monthly averages
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Dunedin weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 17.7°C 63.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 42mm 1.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 5.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 9°C 48.2°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 68mm 2.7ins |
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