City in Otago

Dunedin Weather Forecast

Dunedin weather: 50°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 50°F now🕔 5:17 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April and November👥 135.000

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

🌦️ 50° / 41°

Light drizzle · 29% rain · wind 15 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

🌤️ 56° / 38°

Mainly clear · 0% rain · wind 6 mph

Best time to go outside today

12 PM - 3 PM · comfort score 7.4/10

The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.

Is today a good day to visit?

Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.

Sightseeing7.7
Outdoors7.2
Beach day4.4
Swimming2.5
Hiking8.6
Running8.6
Cycling8.3
Camping7.6
Fishing8.8
Photography6.8
Stargazing5.5
Family time7.2
Driving8.1
Flying out7.9

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 34 mph.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and October - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 50°F (10°C) with overcast. Humidity is 70% and wind is 13 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 5:17 PM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 5:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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