Dunedin in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dunedin in august 2025
The weather in Dunedin in august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
bad weather 10.4cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
30%
17%
10%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
27%
17%
12%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Partly Cloudy
35% of time
31%
22%
9%
Weather at 3am
47°F
36%
29%
13%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dunedin in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dunedin in august.
The climate of Dunedin in august is bad
The climate in august in Dunedin is wet (with 2.1in of precipitation over 3 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in july there is an average of 2.2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is rather cold in this city the month of august, but it is livable when dressing cosy. The thermometer averaged maximum of 50°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in august in Dunedin is 49°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Dunedin in the month of august with a maximum record of 61°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 31°F in 2021.
In august in Dunedin, the days on average last 10:11. The sun rises at 08:37 and sets at 18:48.
With an unfavorable weather, this month is not the best time to go in that area.
August: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in august, there are destinations with better weather than Dunedin:
In august, Cape Reinga, Omamari, Dargaville, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Ruakaka have good weather.
Finally, Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park and Castlepoint have a tolerable climate, but better than Dunedin.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dunedin in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 61°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 31°F (2021) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 25km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 10.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.43km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:37 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:48 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:11 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dunedin in august 2024:
40°F to 43°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 49°F
45°F to 50°F
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 52°F
49°F to 52°F
45°F to 47°F
45°F to 49°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 54°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
43°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in august
Cities near Dunedin:
| Otago Peninsula in august | bad weather |
| Moeraki Boulders in august | bad weather |
| Balclutha in august | very bad weather |
| Oamaru in august | bad weather |
| The Catlins in august | bad weather |
| Gore in august | bad weather |
| Saint Bathans in august | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in august | very bad weather |
| Queenstown in august | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in august | very bad weather |
| Timaru in august | very bad weather |
| Invercargill in august | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Dunedin
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Weather data for Dunedin in august:
Weather data for Dunedin for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dunedin. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dunedin can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Dunedin.