Dunedin weather in December
Long-run climate averages for Dunedin, New Zealand in December, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In December, Dunedin averages 16°C by day and 9°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.
December in Dunedin averages a daytime high of 16°C and an overnight low of 9°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Dunedin sees roughly 859 mm of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Dunedin forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Dunedin weather by month
what to expect in Dunedin through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere 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.
Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Dunedin, scoring 83/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the German at 82. See the full NZ accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.
Common questions
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Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .