Monthly climate guide
Dunedin weather in May
With highs near 12°C (54°F) and lows around 9°C (47°F), May feels cool in Dunedin. Rainfall averages about 55 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than April and 2°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- Dunedin is usually about 4°C warmer than Wanaka, 170 km away, in May.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 69%.
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
- Seasonally, May counts as late autumn in Dunedin — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
Avg high
12°C
54°F
Avg low
9°C
47°F
Rainfall
55 mm
some rain
Humidity
84%
relative
Sky
69%
cloud · often cloudy
Dunedin weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 62°F | 12°C / 53°F | 57 mm | 79% | 74% |
| February | 17°C / 62°F | 12°C / 53°F | 62 mm | 81% | 72% |
| March | 16°C / 60°F | 11°C / 52°F | 46 mm | 81% | 71% |
| April | 14°C / 57°F | 10°C / 50°F | 49 mm | 82% | 72% |
| May | 12°C / 54°F | 9°C / 47°F | 55 mm | 84% | 69% |
| June | 10°C / 50°F | 7°C / 45°F | 44 mm | 85% | 69% |
| July | 10°C / 49°F | 7°C / 44°F | 42 mm | 84% | 69% |
| August | 10°C / 50°F | 7°C / 44°F | 34 mm | 84% | 72% |
| September | 11°C / 52°F | 7°C / 45°F | 32 mm | 81% | 72% |
| October | 13°C / 55°F | 8°C / 46°F | 57 mm | 79% | 75% |
| November | 14°C / 57°F | 9°C / 48°F | 58 mm | 79% | 75% |
| December | 16°C / 60°F | 11°C / 51°F | 47 mm | 80% | 76% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Dunedin?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Dunedin →Other New Zealand cities in May
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Dunedin in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Dunedin?
May is cool in Dunedin, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Dunedin in May?
Average highs are about 12°C (54°F) and average lows about 9°C (47°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Dunedin in May?
Dunedin typically gets around 55 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Dunedin (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.