Dunedin Weather Forecast
Dunedin weather: 45°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Dunedin is a city in Otago. Dunedin is known for Scottish heritage and wildlife peninsula. It has a population of about 135.000.
Right now it is 45°F (7°C) in Dunedin with mainly clear. It feels like 36°F. Today runs from 43°F to 50°F. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Dunedin is January, February, March, April and November. The climate is temperate. June, July and October tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 65°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 38°F.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 104 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Wakatipu, South Island, Fiordland National Park and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 50°F is 7.9°F below the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Dunedin today at 8.5/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Dunedin right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:36 AM, Oct 3 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Dunedin
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 50° / 43° | 40% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 56° / 36° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 59° / 40° | 0% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 40° | 6% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light rain | 58° / 44° | 57% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 44° | 19% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 49° | 6% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 48° | 8% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 46° | 25% · 0,2 in | 20 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 44° | 30% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 39° | 47% | 17 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 64° / 45° | 43% · 0,5 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 43° | 29% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 43° | 35% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 42° | 23% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 35% | -- | — |
Climate in Dunedin month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 50° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 65° | 50° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 63° | 48° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 60° | 46° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 54° | 40° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 51° | 39° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 51° | 38° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 52° | 38° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 56° | 40° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 58° | 42° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 61° | 46° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 63° | 49° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Dunedin
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Air quality and pollen in Dunedin
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Dunedin
Go in January, February, March, April and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Dunedin right now?
It is currently 45°F (7°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 67% and wind is 14 mph.
When is the best time to visit Dunedin?
January, February, March, April and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Dunedin, which has a temperate climate. June, July and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dunedin in?
Dunedin observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 7:36 AM.
How many people live in Dunedin?
Dunedin has a population of approximately 135.000.
What is the nearest airport to Dunedin?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 104 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 3, 2026 at 7:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
