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Dunedin weather in October

Long-run climate averages for Dunedin, New Zealand in October, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

October at a glance

In October, Dunedin averages 14°C by day and 6°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

October in Dunedin averages a daytime high of 14°C and an overnight low of 6°C, which reads as cool 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 1027 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

Here 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.

Jan
19°
11°
Mild
Feb
19°
11°
Mild
Mar
17°
Mild
Apr
15°
Mild
May
12°
Cool
Jun
11°
Cool
Jul
10°
Cool
Aug
11°
Cool
Sep
13°
Cool
Oct
14°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
15°
Mild
Dec
17°
10°
Mild

Common questions

How warm is Dunedin in October?
Dunedin averages a daytime high of 14°C in October, with overnight lows around 6°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is October a good time to visit Dunedin?
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.
Does it rain a lot in Dunedin in October?
October is the wettest month of the year in Dunedin, out of roughly 1027 mm of precipitation across the year.

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