Dunedin Weather Forecast
Dunedin weather: 73°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Dunedin
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
6 dry days, 0 days above 90°F and humidity at 47%. Hot, dry and windy together is what drives fire spread.
Clear air overhead right now. Aerosol readings cannot separate wildfire smoke from dust, so treat this as a haze signal, not a fire confirmation.
Air quality and pollen in Dunedin
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long. |
|---|---|
| General | Conditions are comfortable for most people, including children and older adults, with normal clothing. |
Active alerts for Dunedin
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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 73°F (23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 47% and wind is 15 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 5:18 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 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 26, 2026 at 5:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
