Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
69°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Dunedin
New Zealand · Oceania
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
69°F
Lows around 53°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
Sea temp
56°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days, more than in most months.
42%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.1 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableJanuary
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 60° and nights feel near 51°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
30%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
9 mphJanuary Light breeze
Sea temperature
56°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 66°F, easing to about 62°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning60°F
Rain15%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday65°F
Rain25%
Cloud76%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon65°F
Rain26%
Cloud75%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening62°F
Rain22%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69 | 53 | 3.3 | 13 | 11.1 | 77 | 56 |
| Feb | 69 | 53 | 2.7 | 10 | 10.5 | 77 | 57 |
| Mar | 66 | 50 | 2.2 | 10 | 9.4 | 78 | 56 |
| Apr | 62 | 46 | 2.2 | 10 | 8.1 | 78 | 54 |
| May | 56 | 42 | 2.0 | 10 | 6.9 | 80 | 53 |
| Jun | 52 | 38 | 1.8 | 9 | 6.3 | 81 | 51 |
| Jul | 51 | 37 | 1.7 | 8 | 6.8 | 80 | 50 |
| Aug | 54 | 38 | 1.5 | 10 | 7.8 | 79 | 49 |
| Sep | 58 | 41 | 1.9 | 11 | 9.1 | 75 | 50 |
| Oct | 61 | 44 | 3.1 | 14 | 10.5 | 75 | 50 |
| Nov | 64 | 48 | 3.0 | 14 | 11.4 | 74 | 52 |
| Dec | 67 | 51 | 3.7 | 15 | 11.5 | 76 | 54 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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