When is the best time to go to Dunedin

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dunedin, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Dunedin weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dunedin are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Dunedin January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 71mm 7hrs 11.4hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Dunedin during the month of January

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dunedin.

January is in the winter in Dunedin and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dunedin with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Dunedin February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 86mm 7.7hrs 12hrs

February in Dunedin is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dunedin, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Dunedin and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dunedin with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunedin weather in February »

March

Dunedin March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 96mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Dunedin is characteristically warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dunedin, with some very good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Dunedin and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dunedin with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunedin weather in March »

April

Dunedin April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 37mm 10.6hrs 13.6hrs

Dunedin's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dunedin, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Dunedin and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dunedin with around 37mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunedin weather in April »

May

Dunedin May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 84mm 10.7hrs 14.3hrs

May is a a little damp, humid month in Dunedin and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dunedin.

May is in the spring in Dunedin and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dunedin with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunedin weather in May »

June

Dunedin June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 143mm 9.8hrs 11.4hrs

The weather in June in Dunedin is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dunedin for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Dunedin and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dunedin with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunedin weather in June »

July

Dunedin July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 188mm 9.1hrs 12hrs

July in Dunedin is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dunedin for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in Dunedin and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dunedin with around 188mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunedin weather in July »

August

Dunedin August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
30°C 210mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Dunedin is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dunedin for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the summer in Dunedin and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dunedin with around 210mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunedin weather in August »

September

Dunedin September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 178mm 8.1hrs 13.6hrs

Dunedin's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dunedin for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Dunedin and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dunedin with around 178mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunedin weather in September »

October

Dunedin October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 59mm 8.2hrs 14.3hrs

October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Dunedin and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dunedin, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dunedin and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dunedin with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunedin weather in October »

November

Dunedin November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 53mm 7.4hrs 11.4hrs

The climate in Dunedin during November can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dunedin, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

November is in the fall / autumn in Dunedin and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dunedin with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunedin weather in November »

December

Dunedin December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 73mm 6.8hrs 12hrs

December in Dunedin is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Dunedin, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the winter in Dunedin and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dunedin with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Dunedin weather in December »