Dunedin — Water Temperature in October

Water Temperature Range

8°C

minimum

11°C

average

13°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2026	2025	2024	2023
OCT 1	-10°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
OCT 2	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
OCT 3	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
OCT 4	11°C	11°C	10°C	11°C
OCT 5	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
OCT 6	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
OCT 7	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
OCT 8	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
OCT 9	12°C	11°C	10°C	12°C
OCT 10	12°C	11°C	10°C	12°C
OCT 11	12°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
OCT 12	12°C	11°C	11°C	12°C
OCT 13	12°C	11°C	12°C	11°C
OCT 14	12°C	11°C	12°C	11°C
OCT 15	12°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
OCT 16	12°C	11°C	11°C	12°C
OCT 17	12°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
OCT 18	12°C	11°C	11°C	12°C
OCT 19	12°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 20	12°C	11°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 21	12°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 22	12°C	11°C	11°C	12°C
OCT 23	12°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 24	12°C	11°C	11°C	12°C
OCT 25	12°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 26	13°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 27	13°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 28	13°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 29	13°C	12°C	12°C	13°C
OCT 30	13°C	12°C	11°C	13°C
OCT 31	13°C	12°C	11°C	13°C

October: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

5°C

Average Day Air Temperature

16°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

84 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

13 hrs

Sunshine per Day

6 hrs

Average Wind Speed

14 km/h

Average Humidity

68%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels very cold and is only for cold-water enthusiasts. Most people will prefer just a brief splash, because warming up afterward can take time.