Otago المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Otago: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Otago month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | 17° | 10° | 117 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| فبراير | 18° | 10° | 89 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| مارس | 17° | 9° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أبريل | 16° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ماي | 12° | 5° | 49 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| يونيو | 11° | 4° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| يوليو | 10° | 3° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| أغسطس | 11° | 3° | 63 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| سبتمبر | 13° | 4° | 64 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| أكتوبر | 14° | 6° | 157 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| نوفمبر | 16° | 8° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ديسمبر | 17° | 10° | 145 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
المناخ type: Temperate. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Otago
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Otago compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Otago.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southland | 194 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 1422 mm |
| South Island | 214 km | 8°C | 3°C cooler | 1500 mm |
| Fiordland National Park | 223 km | 10°C | about the same | 2159 mm |
| Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand | 246 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 5692 mm |
| Milford Sound | 246 km | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 5692 mm |
المناخ by city in Otago
3 cities mapped in this atlas
المناخ by lake in Otago
1 lakes mapped in this atlas
أفضل وقت للزيارة Otago
Go in يناير, فبراير, مارس, أبريل and نوفمبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يونيو, يوليو and أكتوبر - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Otago
Today is much warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 23°C is 9°C above the 14°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 13 mm is forecast, which is enough و soak trails and slow traffic.
هبات الرياح و 63 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in ديسمبر و فبراير.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What و pack, what و skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 21°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 63 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يونيو, يوليو and أكتوبر - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Otago is a region in نيوزيلندا. Otago is a region of New Zealand. يبلغ عدد سكانها نحو 255.000.
درجة الحرارة الآن 23°C (73°F) in Otago مع غائم. المحسوسة 20°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 8°C و 23°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - مقبول — خطط وفق الطقس.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Otago is يناير, فبراير, مارس, أبريل and نوفمبر. المناخ temperate. يونيو, يوليو and أكتوبر tend و be the least comfortable months. فبراير is the warmest month مع average highs near 18°C, while أغسطس is the coldest مع lows near 3°C.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 167 km away. Nearby highlights include Lake Wakatipu, South Island, Fiordland National Park and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand.
باختصار. Today is much warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 23°C is 9°C above the 14°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 4 PM و 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Otago today at 8.6/10. هبات الرياح و 63 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Otago
| النوع | Region |
|---|---|
| الدولة | نيوزيلندا |
| القارة | أوقيانوسيا |
| الإحداثيات | 45°52′43.7″S 170°30′10.1″E (-45.8788, 170.5028) |
| السكان | 255.000 |
| التوقيت المحلي | 7:58 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | يناير, فبراير, مارس, أبريل and نوفمبر |
| المناخ | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Otago?
Otago is a region in نيوزيلندا. Its coordinates are -45.8788, 170.5028. It lies in أوقيانوسيا.
What is the weather like in Otago الآن?
It is currently 23°C (73°F) مع غائم. الرطوبة is 47% and wind is 24 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Otago?
يناير, فبراير, مارس, أبريل and نوفمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Otago, which has a temperate climate. يونيو, يوليو and أكتوبر are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Otago in?
Otago observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 7:58 AM.
How many people live in Otago?
Otago has a population of approximately 255.000.
What is the nearest airport و Otago?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 167 km away.
What are the top things و do in Otago?
Popular options include Lake Wakatipu, South Island, Fiordland National Park, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
What places are in Otago?
Otago covers 4 places in this atlas, including Dunedin, Queenstown, Wanaka and Lake Wakatipu.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 27, 2026 at 7:58 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
