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Best Time to Visit Dunedin

When to visit Dunedin, New Zealand: the best months, shoulder seasons and what weather to expect, based on its temperate climate.

November to March
Best time
October–November and March–April
Shoulder season
temperate
Climate

Dunedin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The warmer half of the year (November to March) brings the longest days and the most settled weather — the most popular time to visit.

Late spring and early autumn (October–November and March–April) are excellent shoulder periods: pleasant conditions with thinner crowds than peak summer. Winters are cold and quieter.

Frequently asked questions

The best time to visit Dunedin is generally November to March, given its temperate climate. Dunedin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The warmer half of the year (November to March) brings the longest days and the most settled weather — the most popular time to visit.

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