Dunedin weather in January
In January, Dunedin sees average daytime highs of 19°C and overnight lows near 10°C, with 91 mm of rain across 13.1 wet days and about 15.1 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 19°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 15 h 30 min at the start of January to 14 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Dunedin's 11th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Dunedin's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 19°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 10°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 91 mm
- 13.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 15 h 12 min
- 6:12 AM – 9:22 PM
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.04 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.4
- out of 10
Dunedin is city in New Zealand's South Island.
- Air quality
- Good
- PM10 18.1 µg/m³ · 2012
- Density
- 40/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1848
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 19°C through the month.
A typical January day in Dunedin reaches about 19°C in the afternoon and slips back to 10°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 14°C and 24°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 1°C warmer than December and on par with February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg low (°C) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 10 |
| 2 | 18 | 10 |
| 3 | 18 | 10 |
| 4 | 18 | 10 |
| 5 | 18 | 10 |
| 6 | 18 | 10 |
| 7 | 18 | 10 |
| 8 | 18 | 10 |
| 9 | 18 | 10 |
| 10 | 18 | 10 |
| 11 | 18 | 10 |
| 12 | 18 | 10 |
| 13 | 18 | 10 |
| 14 | 18 | 10 |
| 15 | 19 | 10 |
| 16 | 19 | 10 |
| 17 | 19 | 10 |
| 18 | 19 | 10 |
| 19 | 19 | 10 |
| 20 | 19 | 10 |
| 21 | 19 | 10 |
| 22 | 19 | 10 |
| 23 | 19 | 10 |
| 24 | 19 | 11 |
| 25 | 19 | 11 |
| 26 | 19 | 11 |
| 27 | 19 | 11 |
| 28 | 19 | 11 |
| 29 | 19 | 11 |
| 30 | 19 | 11 |
| 31 | 19 | 11 |
How January really feels in Dunedin
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Dunedin weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 1st-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19° / 10° | 91 | 13.1 | 15.1 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 19° / 10° | 73 | 10.3 | 14 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 17° / 9° | 59 | 9.7 | 12.4 | 5.5 |
| Apr | 15° / 7° | 54 | 9.3 | 10.7 | 4.5 |
| May | 12° / 4° | 50 | 9.9 | 9.3 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 10° / 2° | 46 | 9.3 | 8.5 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 9° / 1° | 39 | 8.1 | 8.8 | 2.1 |
| Aug | 11° / 2° | 41 | 9.1 | 10.1 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 13° / 4° | 50 | 10.6 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 14° / 6° | 74 | 13.6 | 13.3 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 16° / 7° | 77 | 13.5 | 14.7 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 17° / 9° | 96 | 14.4 | 15.5 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 73%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Cloudier (%) | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 76 |
| 2 | 24 | 76 |
| 3 | 23 | 77 |
| 4 | 23 | 77 |
| 5 | 22 | 78 |
| 6 | 22 | 78 |
| 7 | 22 | 78 |
| 8 | 24 | 76 |
| 9 | 24 | 76 |
| 10 | 24 | 76 |
| 11 | 24 | 76 |
| 12 | 25 | 75 |
| 13 | 25 | 75 |
| 14 | 27 | 73 |
| 15 | 27 | 73 |
| 16 | 27 | 73 |
| 17 | 28 | 72 |
| 18 | 28 | 72 |
| 19 | 29 | 71 |
| 20 | 29 | 71 |
| 21 | 29 | 71 |
| 22 | 29 | 71 |
| 23 | 30 | 70 |
| 24 | 30 | 70 |
| 25 | 30 | 70 |
| 26 | 30 | 70 |
| 27 | 30 | 70 |
| 28 | 31 | 69 |
| 29 | 31 | 69 |
| 30 | 31 | 69 |
| 31 | 31 | 69 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Dunedin gets around 91 mm of rain over 13.1 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 42% and peaks near 46% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 45 |
| 2 | 46 |
| 3 | 46 |
| 4 | 46 |
| 5 | 46 |
| 6 | 46 |
| 7 | 46 |
| 8 | 45 |
| 9 | 45 |
| 10 | 44 |
| 11 | 44 |
| 12 | 44 |
| 13 | 43 |
| 14 | 43 |
| 15 | 42 |
| 16 | 42 |
| 17 | 41 |
| 18 | 41 |
| 19 | 40 |
| 20 | 40 |
| 21 | 39 |
| 22 | 39 |
| 23 | 39 |
| 24 | 39 |
| 25 | 39 |
| 26 | 40 |
| 27 | 40 |
| 28 | 40 |
| 29 | 40 |
| 30 | 39 |
| 31 | 39 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 79% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Comfortable (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 2 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 3 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 4 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 5 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 6 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 7 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 8 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 9 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 10 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 11 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 12 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 13 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 14 | 81 | 17 | 2 |
| 15 | 81 | 17 | 2 |
| 16 | 81 | 17 | 2 |
| 17 | 79 | 18 | 3 |
| 18 | 79 | 18 | 3 |
| 19 | 78 | 18 | 4 |
| 20 | 77 | 19 | 4 |
| 21 | 77 | 19 | 4 |
| 22 | 75 | 20 | 5 |
| 23 | 75 | 20 | 5 |
| 24 | 74 | 21 | 5 |
| 25 | 74 | 21 | 5 |
| 26 | 72 | 22 | 6 |
| 27 | 72 | 22 | 6 |
| 28 | 72 | 22 | 6 |
| 29 | 72 | 22 | 6 |
| 30 | 72 | 22 | 6 |
| 31 | 72 | 22 | 6 |
Wind in January
Winds average 14 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 14 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 14 | light breeze |
| 9 | 14 | light breeze |
| 10 | 14 | light breeze |
| 11 | 14 | light breeze |
| 12 | 14 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 15 h 30 min at the start of January to 14 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 54 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:57 AM to 6:33 AM, and sunset from 9:25 PM to 9:10 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:33 |
| Sunset (PM) | 9:25 | 9:26 | 9:26 | 9:26 | 9:25 | 9:25 | 9:25 | 9:25 | 9:25 | 9:25 | 9:24 | 9:24 | 9:23 | 9:23 | 9:23 | 9:22 | 9:22 | 9:21 | 9:20 | 9:20 | 9:19 | 9:18 | 9:17 | 9:17 | 9:16 | 9:15 | 9:14 | 9:13 | 9:12 | 9:11 | 9:10 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.5 | 5:57 | 9:25 |
| 2 | 15.5 | 5:58 | 9:26 |
| 3 | 15.4 | 5:59 | 9:26 |
| 4 | 15.4 | 5:59 | 9:26 |
| 5 | 15.4 | 6:00 | 9:25 |
| 6 | 15.4 | 6:01 | 9:25 |
| 7 | 15.4 | 6:02 | 9:25 |
| 8 | 15.4 | 6:03 | 9:25 |
| 9 | 15.3 | 6:04 | 9:25 |
| 10 | 15.3 | 6:05 | 9:25 |
| 11 | 15.3 | 6:07 | 9:24 |
| 12 | 15.3 | 6:08 | 9:24 |
| 13 | 15.2 | 6:09 | 9:23 |
| 14 | 15.2 | 6:10 | 9:23 |
| 15 | 15.2 | 6:11 | 9:23 |
| 16 | 15.2 | 6:12 | 9:22 |
| 17 | 15.1 | 6:14 | 9:22 |
| 18 | 15.1 | 6:15 | 9:21 |
| 19 | 15.1 | 6:16 | 9:20 |
| 20 | 15.0 | 6:17 | 9:20 |
| 21 | 15.0 | 6:19 | 9:19 |
| 22 | 15.0 | 6:20 | 9:18 |
| 23 | 14.9 | 6:21 | 9:17 |
| 24 | 14.9 | 6:23 | 9:17 |
| 25 | 14.9 | 6:24 | 9:16 |
| 26 | 14.8 | 6:26 | 9:15 |
| 27 | 14.8 | 6:27 | 9:14 |
| 28 | 14.7 | 6:28 | 9:13 |
| 29 | 14.7 | 6:30 | 9:12 |
| 30 | 14.7 | 6:31 | 9:11 |
| 31 | 14.6 | 6:33 | 9:10 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 6.04 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.22 kWh/m² to a high of 6.04 kWh/m² in January across the year — January's 6.04 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Is January a good time to visit Dunedin?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Dunedin for sightseeing.
What to pack for Dunedin in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Dunedin sees daytime highs around 19°C and nights near 10°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Dunedin in January
The nearest coast averages about 14°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in February at about 14°C and coldest in August near 10°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Bracing |
| Feb | 14 | Bracing |
| Mar | 14 | Bracing |
| Apr | 13 | Bracing |
| May | 12 | Bracing |
| Jun | 11 | Bracing |
| Jul | 10 | Bracing |
| Aug | 10 | Bracing |
| Sep | 10 | Bracing |
| Oct | 11 | Bracing |
| Nov | 12 | Bracing |
| Dec | 13 | Bracing |
UV index in Dunedin in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Dunedin peaks around January 15 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 17 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 9 |
| Level | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Extreme |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 5 | High |
| Apr | 3 | Moderate |
| May | 1 | Low |
| Jun | 1 | Low |
| Jul | 1 | Low |
| Aug | 2 | Moderate |
| Sep | 3 | Moderate |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Where is Dunedin?
Dunedin sits at 45.9°S, 170.5°E, 21 m above sea level, in New Zealand. The nearest listed city is Wanaka, 168 km away.
Topography around Dunedin
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Dunedin.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Dunedin has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 286 m around an average of 73 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 790 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,463 m.
The land around Dunedin is covered by artificial surfaces (42%) and trees (38%) within 3 km, water (39%), trees (35%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and grassland (48%) and water (39%) within 80 km.
New Zealand travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 86% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $49,591
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 100%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.5
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 9.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Dunedin (-45.8742°, 170.5036°, elevation 21 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).