Dunedin in August
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 11°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
11°CAvg high
3°CAvg low
9Rainy days (41 mm)
10:03 hDaylight
07:41Sunrise · 17:44 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 11°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 11°C | 91 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.9 |
| February | 19°C | 11°C | 74 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| March | 18°C | 9°C | 58 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| April | 15°C | 7°C | 54 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| May | 13°C | 5°C | 51 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.2 |
| June | 10°C | 2°C | 46 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.9 |
| July | 10°C | 1°C | 39 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.9 |
| August | 11°C | 3°C | 41 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 13°C | 4°C | 50 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.3 |
| October | 15°C | 6°C | 74 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 17°C | 8°C | 77 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.4 |
| December | 18°C | 10°C | 96 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Dunedin in August?
Daytime highs average 11°C and nights about 3°C.
When is the best time to visit Dunedin?
The best months are February, March, January, April.