Dunedin in May
6.2out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 13°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
13°CAvg high
5°CAvg low
10Rainy days (51 mm)
9:16 hDaylight
07:56Sunrise · 17:12 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 13°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.5 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
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 May?
Daytime highs average 13°C and nights about 5°C.
When is the best time to visit Dunedin?
The best months are February, March, January, April.