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This southern centre is known for its chilly winters and biting frosts, but Dunedinites have turned their weather into something to celebrate. Each year, festivals mark the change of seasons, celebrating the start of summer, the shortest day in winter and the Spring flowering of rhododendrons. The city is cold but dry, with rainfall of less than 800mm each year. Temperatures in winter average 4-13°C, reaching an average 9-19°C in summer months.
Average annual rainfall (mm): 812
Average annual sunshine hours: 1,585
Average summer temperature (°C): 15
Average winter temperature (°C): 8
Other locations in the Otago region: Alexandra, Dunedin, Oamaru, Queenstown, Wanaka
For a full listing of regional weather, go to the national New Zealand weather page.