Dunedin
City in New Zealand
Dunedin is a city in New Zealand with a population of about 106,000. It is located 615 kilometers from the capital, Wellington, and is known for sites like Larnach Castle and its historic railway station.
What to see
The city features several notable structures, including the Dunedin railway station and the residential Baldwin Street. Visitors can also tour Larnach Castle. Additional landmarks include the First Church of Otago, Knox Church, Olveston, St Joseph's Cathedral, St Paul's Cathedral, The Octagon, and the Tūhura Otago Museum.
When to go
The warmest months are January and February, with daily highs of 18 °C and lows of 12 °C. Temperatures remain mild through March and December, averaging highs of 16 °C. The coolest months are June and July, when daily highs drop to 9 °C or 10 °C and lows reach 3 °C or 4 °C. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with the highest amounts occurring in December at 84 mm and the lowest in April and September at 58 mm.
Getting there
Dunedin International Airport is located 24 kilometers from the city. Queenstown Airport is also available as a hub, situated 167 kilometers away.
Top sights in Dunedin
Weather by month
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 18 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 78 | 72 | 72 | 58 | 76 | 64 | 72 | 63 | 58 | 71 | 62 | 84 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Dunedin (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- First Church of Otago
- Knox Church, Dunedin
- Olveston
- St Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin
- St Paul's Cathedral, Dunedin
- The Octagon, Dunedin
- Tūhura Otago Museum