Dunedin Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Dunedin: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Dunedin month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 17° | 10° | 117 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrúar | 18° | 10° | 89 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 17° | 9° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| apríl | 16° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maí | 12° | 4° | 49 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 11° | 4° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júlí | 10° | 3° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ágúst | 11° | 3° | 36 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 13° | 5° | 87 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| október | 14° | 6° | 157 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | 16° | 8° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 17° | 10° | 145 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Dunedin
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Dunedin compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Dunedin.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | 167 km | 10°C | about the same | 1659 mm |
| Wanaka | 169 km | 11°C | +1°C warmer | 1535 mm |
| Lake Wakatipu | 170 km | 10°C | about the same | 1659 mm |
| Queenstown | 172 km | 10°C | about the same | 1659 mm |
| Southland | 194 km | 9°C | 1°C cooler | 1412 mm |
Best time til visit Dunedin
Go in janúar, febrúar, mars, apríl and nóvember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: júní, júlí and október - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Dunedin
Today is slightly cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 11°C is 2°C below the 13°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 13 mm is forecast, which is enough til soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid júní, júlí and október - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Dunedin is a city in Otago. Dunedin is known for Scottish heritage and wildlife peninsula. Íbúafjöldinn er um 135.000.
Núna er hitinn 6°C (43°F) in Dunedin með light drizzle. Hitinn finnst vera 2°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 5°C til 11°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - Á mörkunum.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Dunedin is janúar, febrúar, mars, apríl and nóvember. Loftslagið er temperate. júní, júlí and október tend til be the least comfortable months. febrúar is the warmest month með average highs near 18°C, while ágúst is the coldest með lows near 3°C.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 167 km away. Nearby highlights include Lake Wakatipu, South Island, Fiordland National Park and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand.
Í einföldu máli. Today is slightly cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 11°C is 2°C below the 13°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 2 PM til 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Dunedin today at 8.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Dunedin
| Tegund | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Otago |
| Land | Nýja-Sjáland |
| Heimsálfa | Eyjaálfa |
| Hnit | 45°52′43.7″S 170°30′10.1″E (-45.8788, 170.5028) |
| Mannfjöldi | 135.000 |
| Known for | Scottish heritage and wildlife peninsula |
| Staðartími | 5:44 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | janúar, febrúar, mars, apríl and nóvember |
| Loftslag | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dunedin?
Dunedin is a city in Otago. Its coordinates are -45.8788, 170.5028. It lies in Eyjaálfa.
What is the weather like in Dunedin núna?
It is currently 6°C (43°F) með light drizzle. Raki is 91% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Dunedin?
janúar, febrúar, mars, apríl and nóvember offer the most comfortable conditions in Dunedin, which has a temperate climate. júní, júlí and október are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dunedin in?
Dunedin observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 5:44 PM.
How many people live in Dunedin?
Dunedin has a population of approximately 135.000.
What is the nearest airport til Dunedin?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 167 km away.
What are the top things til do in Dunedin?
Popular options include Lake Wakatipu, South Island, Fiordland National Park, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated september 16, 2026 at 5:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
