Climate Insights for Fairfield

Dunedin City, Otago, New Zealand

Hottest
February
20°C peak
Coldest
July
3°C low
Wettest
January
107mm rain
Best to Visit
February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Fairfield is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 854mm of precipitation falls per year. Fairfield receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Fairfield is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Feb Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° Mar Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Apr Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 8° May Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 6° Jun Max: 11° Average: 6° Min: 3° Jul Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 3° Aug Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Sep Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° Oct Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 7° Nov Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Dec Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Fairfield sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 20°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 71mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 1mm Oct Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 104mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 94mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Fairfield is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 854mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 107mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 33mm. That's 74mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Fairfield is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

92 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Fairfield, which began on June 21, 2026. Fairfield is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 3°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 5 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 246mm for the season, averaging 82mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 290mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 181mm for the season, averaging 60mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 11°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 136mm over the season and a monthly average of 45mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 15°
Feb 15°
Mar 14°
Apr 11°
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct 11°
Nov 13°
Dec 14°

The best time to visit Fairfield is during February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 89mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Fairfield based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
12 °C
19 °C
4 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Mar
11 °C
18 °C
4 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
Apr
8 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
3 °C
11 °C
4 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Jul
3 °C
10 °C
4 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Aug
4 °C
11 °C
4 km/h
43 mm
0 cm
Sep
5 °C
13 °C
4 km/h
53 mm
1 cm
Oct
7 °C
15 °C
4 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
17 °C
4 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
18 °C
5 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
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