The best time to visit Dunedin
Month-by-month climate averages for Dunedin, New Zealand, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.
The most comfortable time to visit Dunedin is usually January, February, March and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Dunedin is warmest in January (highs near 19°C) and coldest in August (lows around 3°C), with roughly 1027 mm of precipitation across the year and October the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and December.
These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Dunedin forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.
Dunedin weather by month
what to expect in Dunedin through the yearHere is Dunedin's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Dunedin by season.