Skip to main content
One weather site to rule them all
checkweather.io
CheckWeather NZDunedinSeptember

Dunedin weather in September

Long-run climate averages for Dunedin, New Zealand in September, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

September at a glance

In September, Dunedin averages 13°C by day and 5°C at night. The wettest month is usually October.

September in Dunedin averages a daytime high of 13°C and an overnight low of 5°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. Across the whole year Dunedin sees roughly 1027 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Dunedin forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Dunedin weather by month

what to expect in Dunedin through the year

Here is Dunedin's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Dunedin by season.

Jan
19°
11°
Mild
Feb
19°
11°
Mild
Mar
17°
Mild
Apr
15°
Mild
May
12°
Cool
Jun
11°
Cool
Jul
10°
Cool
Aug
11°
Cool
Sep
13°
Cool
Oct
14°
Cool
Wettest
Nov
15°
Mild
Dec
17°
10°
Mild

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Dunedin, scoring 88/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 77. See the full NZ accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Dunedin in September?
Dunedin averages a daytime high of 13°C in September, with overnight lows around 5°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is September a good time to visit Dunedin?
The most comfortable time to visit Dunedin is usually January, February, March and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Dunedin in September?
The wettest month in Dunedin is usually October. Across the year the city sees roughly 1027 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

Dunedin in other months

More about Dunedin