Dunedin in December

6.4out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 18°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.

18°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
15Rainy days (96 mm)
15:31 hDaylight
05:49Sunrise · 21:20 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 18°C
  • Very wet: about 15 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

19° 11° J 19° 11° F 18° 9° M 15° 7° A 13° 5° M 10° 2° J 10° 1° J 11° 3° A 13° 4° S 15° 6° O 17° 8° N 18° 10° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 19°C11°C91 mm 13– – 6.9
February 19°C11°C74 mm 10– – 7.3
March 18°C9°C58 mm 10– – 7.1
April 15°C7°C54 mm 10– – 6.7
May 13°C5°C51 mm 10– – 6.2
June 10°C2°C46 mm 9– – 5.9
July 10°C1°C39 mm 8– – 5.9
August 11°C3°C41 mm 9– – 6.1
September 13°C4°C50 mm 11– – 6.3
October 15°C6°C74 mm 14– – 6.1
November 17°C8°C77 mm 14– – 6.4
December 18°C10°C96 mm 15– – 6.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Dunedin in December?

Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit Dunedin?

The best months are February, March, January, April.