Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Climate Change Severity

57
High
The current climate change severity in Dunedin is High, with a 33.1% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Feb. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100


Dunedin Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

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0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Dunedin temperature has changed by around -7.8%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Feb. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
73
-57.1%

cloudyCloudy
1714
-17.6%

rainyRainy
3023
-23.3%

snowySnowy
00
0%

mistyMisty
00
0%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Dunedin has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 57 (within the High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

57/100


High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Dunedin experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

-1 °C


Variation in annual rainfall

-23.5 %


Change in average humidity

+0.7 %


PM2.5 levels surged by

+49.2 %


Heatwave changed by

-0.8 day(s)


Coldwave changed by

0 day(s)


Wind speeds changed by

+4.7 km/h


These indicators show that Dunedin is experiencing a more volatile and extreme climate, reinforcing the need for urgent intervention to mitigate risks. As the severity score rises, focus must shift to adaptation and emergency preparedness.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Feb.

Dunedin Weather Forecast 30 Days (March - April 2026)
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand


Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Sun. 8, Mar.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon18°/9°

Humidity Icon92%

Wind Icon29.2km/h
Mon. 9, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon12°/7°

Humidity Icon75%

Wind Icon20.2km/h
Tue. 10, Mar.
cloudyCloudy

Temperature Icon13°/6°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon22.3km/h
Wed. 11, Mar.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon16°/7°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon23.4km/h
Thu. 12, Mar.
cloudyCloudy

Temperature Icon21°/11°

Humidity Icon67%

Wind Icon30.2km/h
Fri. 13, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon15°/10°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon32km/h
Sat. 14, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon16°/9°

Humidity Icon61%

Wind Icon29.9km/h
Sun. 15, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon20°/11°

Humidity Icon66%

Wind Icon25.6km/h
Mon. 16, Mar.
partly cloudyPartly Cloudy

Temperature Icon21°/11°

Humidity Icon70%

Wind Icon16.2km/h
Tue. 17, Mar.
moderate rainModerate rain

Temperature Icon14°/6°

Humidity Icon82%

Wind Icon22.3km/h
Wed. 18, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon9°/5°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon35.6km/h
Thu. 19, Mar.
sunnySunny

Temperature Icon15°/4°

Humidity Icon69%

Wind Icon20.9km/h
Fri. 20, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon10°/6°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon24.1km/h
Sat. 21, Mar.
patchy rain possiblePatchy rain nearby

Temperature Icon14°/5°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon18.7km/h
Sun. 22, Mar.
overcastOvercast

Temperature Icon15°/8°

Humidity Icon74%

Wind Icon13.3km/h
Mon. 23, Mar.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon15°/11°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon22.7km/h
Wed. 25, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon15°/11°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon24.1km/h
Thu. 26, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon17°/11°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon22.3km/h
Fri. 27, Mar.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon16°/11°

Humidity Icon80%

Wind Icon26.3km/h
Sat. 28, Mar.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon15°/10°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon23.4km/h
Sun. 29, Mar.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon16°/11°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon22km/h
Mon. 30, Mar.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon16°/11°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon21.2km/h
Tue. 31, Mar.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon16°/12°

Humidity Icon81%

Wind Icon23.4km/h
Wed. 1, Apr.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times

Temperature Icon15°/11°

Humidity Icon79%

Wind Icon22km/h
Thu. 2, Apr.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon16°/10°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon23km/h
Sun. 5, Apr.
heavy rain at timesHeavy rain at times

Temperature Icon15°/11°

Humidity Icon76%

Wind Icon24.5km/h
Mon. 6, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon14°/10°

Humidity Icon78%

Wind Icon25.6km/h
Tue. 7, Apr.
moderate or heavy rain showerModerate or heavy rain shower

Temperature Icon14°/10°

Humidity Icon77%

Wind Icon24.8km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onThu. 12, Mar.

21°C


Low will be onThu. 19, Mar.

4°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onSun. 8, Mar.

92%


Low will be onSat. 14, Mar.

61%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onWed. 18, Mar.

35.6km/h


Low will be onSun. 22, Mar.

13.3km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSun. 8, Mar.

17.4mm


Low will be onTue. 10, Mar.

0.04mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onMon. 16, Mar.

5


Low will be onWed. 18, Mar.

3