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Weather in Dunedin - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Dunedin, New Zealand: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Dunedin
today🌧️ 15°💧 0.8 mm
Sun🌧️ 8°💧 8.8 mm
Mon🌧️ 8°💧 2 mm
Tue☁️ 10°💧 1.1 mm
Wed🌤️ 11°💧 2.9 mm
Thu🌧️ 8°💧 1.3 mm
Fri🌧️ 8°💧 3.5 mm
Sat🌧️ 8°💧 3.3 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Saturday 5 Sept in Dunedin, the forecast high is 15°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 9°C to 12°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 96% of similar days.

15°Cexceptionally warm
usually 9°C–12°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
8°Cexceptionally cool
usually 9°C–12°C
cooler than 91% of similar days
night: near normal rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual
8°Cexceptionally cool
usually 9°C–13°C
cooler than 91% of similar days
night: near normal rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally light
10°Cnear normal
usually 9°C–13°C
night: near normal rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally light
11°Cnear normal
usually 9°C–13°C
night: warmer than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
8°Ccooler than usual
usually 9°C–13°C
cooler than 85% of similar days
night: cooler than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
8°Cexceptionally cool
usually 9°C–13°C
cooler than 92% of similar days
night: cooler than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: stronger than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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5°13°20° 1981: 11°C1982: 12°C1983: 10°C1984: 12°C1985: 11°C1986: 11°C1987: 9°C1988: 11°C1989: 11°C1990: 10°C1991: 12°C1992: 7°C1993: 9°C1994: 10°C1995: 9°C1996: 10°C1997: 9°C1998: 10°C1999: 11°C2000: 11°C2001: 12°C2002: 12°C2003: 9°C2004: 11°C2005: 11°C2006: 10°C2007: 10°C2008: 9°C2009: 13°C2010: 10°C2011: 12°C2012: 12°C2013: 13°C2014: 12°C2015: 9°C2016: 10°C2017: 10°C2018: 10°C2019: 9°C2020: 12°C2021: 12°C2022: 9°C2023: 13°C2024: 13°C2025: 11°C 2026 forecast: 10°C current forecast 10°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 11°C by day. The coolest year was 1992 (7°C) and the warmest was 2013 (13°C). The current forecast averages 10°C - lower than in 76% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Dunedin

Dunedin - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Day-by-day forecast for Dunedin

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️15°light rain
sunrise 07:02 · sunset 18:13 · night 9° · evening 14° · rain 0.83 mm · humidity 42% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 59%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️8°moderate rain
sunrise 07:00 · sunset 18:14 · night 7° · evening 8° · rain 8.82 mm · humidity 88% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️8°light rain
sunrise 06:58 · sunset 18:15 · night 6° · evening 8° · rain 1.95 mm · humidity 84% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 99%
Tuesday8 September 2026
☁️10°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:56 · sunset 18:17 · night 7° · evening 9° · rain 1.05 mm · humidity 64% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 91%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌤️11°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:54 · sunset 18:18 · night 8° · evening 10° · rain 2.88 mm · humidity 61% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 41%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️8°light rain
sunrise 06:52 · sunset 18:19 · night 5° · evening 7° · rain 1.34 mm · humidity 62% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 45%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️8°light rain
sunrise 06:50 · sunset 18:20 · night 6° · evening 6° · rain 3.54 mm · humidity 85% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 100%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️8°light rain
sunrise 06:48 · sunset 18:22 · night 9° · evening 10° · rain 3.3 mm · humidity 73% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 62%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️9°light rain
sunrise 06:46 · sunset 18:23 · night 8° · evening 8° · rain 4.74 mm · humidity 76% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️11°light rain
sunrise 06:44 · sunset 18:24 · night 11° · evening 11° · rain 1.2 mm · humidity 59% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 80%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️15°light rain
sunrise 06:42 · sunset 18:25 · night 14° · evening 15° · rain 0.42 mm · humidity 61% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 91%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️8°moderate rain
sunrise 06:41 · sunset 18:26 · night 8° · evening 9° · rain 21.87 mm · humidity 94% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%
Thursday17 September 2026
☀️14°clear sky
sunrise 06:39 · sunset 18:28 · night 10° · evening 13° · rain 0.63 mm · humidity 45% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 3%
Friday18 September 2026
☁️13°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:37 · sunset 18:29 · night 11° · evening 13° · rain 6.66 mm · humidity 55% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 100%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️7°moderate rain
sunrise 06:35 · sunset 18:30 · night 7° · evening 7° · rain 13.26 mm · humidity 92% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️10°clear sky
sunrise 06:33 · sunset 18:31 · night 8° · evening 10° · humidity 65% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 7%

UV index in Dunedin - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTDunedin03681111+4.1UV MODERATEtoday, daily maxSeek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and ahat for longer stays.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 50 min4Sat5.091Sun6.094Mon7.094Tue8.094Wed9.094Thu10.094Fri11.094Sat12.094Sun13.094Mon14.094Tue15.095Wed16.094Thu17.095Fri18.094Sat19.094Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Dunedin is 4 (moderate) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 50 minutes. Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.

Sea temperature - Dunedin

Water today
11°C
Week avg
11°C
Waves today
1.2 m
How's the water?
very cold
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 11°C6.09 11°C7.09 11°C8.09 11°C9.09 11°C10.09 11°C11.09 11°C12.09 11°C13.09 11°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 16°CFeb 16°CMar 15°CApr 14°CMay 13°CJun 11°CJul 11°CAug 10°CSep 11°COct 11°CNov 13°CDec 14°C
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.

Air quality and smog in Dunedin

Air quality in Dunedin is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 0.2 µg/m³, PM10: 0.2 µg/m³.
CityPM2.5 (µg/m³)PM10 (µg/m³)Air quality
Dunedin0.20.2very good
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 13:00).
Upcoming public holidays in New Zealand: Labour Day — 26 October · Christmas Day — 25 December · Boxing Day — 28 December.

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FAQ - Dunedin weather

What is the weather like in Dunedin today?
Today it is about 15° during the day and 9° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Dunedin?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.