Weather in Dunedin, New Zealand in August

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Visiting Dunedin, New Zealand in August

The weather in August is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into September. August has average maximum temperatures of 11°C (51°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.6hrs making the days quite long and bright. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Dunedin.

August has total rainfall of 3cm (1.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

Sea temperatures are a cold 8°C (46°F). August is too cold for swimming in Dunedin for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in August is slightly cooler than the previous month.

Consider visiting Dunedin in the months of January, February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for August.

Can you sunbathe in Dunedin in August?

No, August is not a good time for sunbathing in Dunedin.

August has average maximum temperatures of 11°C (51°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.6hrs making the days quite long and bright. August has total rainfall of 3cm (1.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

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Can you swim in Dunedin in August?

No, August is too cold for swimming in Dunedin for any length of time, with the sea water at 8°C (46°F), unless you have a wetsuit.

More about August sea temperatures.

Is August a good time to holiday in Dunedin?

No, August is not a good time for a holiday in Dunedin.

August has average maximum temperatures of 11°C (51°F) which is too cold for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.6hrs making the days quite long and bright. August has total rainfall of 3cm (1.2inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.1 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Dunedin. Sea temperatures are a cold 8°C (46°F). August is too cold for swimming in Dunedin for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

More about the August temperatures and sunshine.

Is Dunedin warm in August?

No, Dunedin is too cold for sunbathing in August.

The average maximum temperature in Dunedin in August is 11°C (51°F). The average maximum temperature is 10°C (51°) in the previous month and 12°C (54°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Dunedin in August is 8°C (47°F). The average temperature is 8°C (47°F) in the previous month and 10°C (49°F) in the next month.

More info about the August temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Dunedin in August?

The average day light hours per day in Dunedin in August are 10.2. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.6hrs making the days quite long and bright.

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Temperature in Dunedin in August

The weather in August is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into September. The average maximum temperature in Dunedin in August is 11°C (51°F). The average maximum temperature is 10°C (51°F) in the previous month and 12°C (54°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Dunedin in August is 8°C (47°F). The average temperature is 8°C (47°F) in the previous month and 10°C (49°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Dunedin in August is 6°C (43°F). The minimum temperature is 6°C (42°F) in the previous month and 7°C (45°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Dunedin in August

The days in August are much longer than the previous month and the days continue to get a bit longer into September. August has more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise quickly into September. During August the average day light hours are 10.2 per day in Dunedin. The sunshine percentage is 75% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 7.6hrs making the days quite long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Dunedin in August is typically 1.9 during August. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Dunedin in August

The average sea water temperature in Dunedin in August is 7.8°C (46.0°F) which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia. The sea temperature in August is slightly cooler than the previous month.

Rainfall in Dunedin in August

August weather is slightly drier than the previous month. August has a couple of less days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to drop slightly into September. The average total rainfall in Dunedin in August is 3cm (1.2inches) and on average there are 10.1 rainy days in August making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.

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