Region in New Zealand

Best Time og Visit Otago

Bedste rejsetid Otago: januar, februar, marts, april and november. Måned-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

☁️ 13°C now🕔 5:59 AM local📅 Best: januar, februar, marts, april and november👥 255.000

Bedste rejsetid Otago

Go in januar, februar, marts, april and november. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: juni, juli and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★★★☆
februar★★★★☆
marts★★★★☆
april★★★★☆
maj★★★☆☆
juni★★★☆☆
juli★★★☆☆
august★★★☆☆
september★★★☆☆
oktober★★★☆☆
november★★★★☆
december★★★☆☆

Klima in Otago month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaraprmajjunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånedAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januar17°10°117 mm★★★★☆
februar18°10°89 mm★★★★☆
marts17°9°100 mm★★★★☆
april16°8°71 mm★★★★☆
maj12°5°49 mm★★★☆☆
juni11°4°100 mm★★★☆☆
juli10°3°101 mm★★★☆☆
august11°3°63 mm★★★☆☆
september13°4°64 mm★★★☆☆
oktober14°6°157 mm★★★☆☆
november16°8°76 mm★★★★☆
december17°10°145 mm★★★☆☆

Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Otago compares med nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Otago.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Southland194 km10°C1°C cooler1422 mm
South Island214 km8°C3°C cooler1500 mm
Fiordland National Park223 km10°Cabout the same2159 mm
Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand246 km12°C+2°C warmer5679 mm
Milford Sound246 km12°C+2°C warmer5679 mm

Bedste rejsetid each city in Otago

3 cities mapped in this atlas

Bedste rejsetid each lake in Otago

1 lakes mapped in this atlas

What og pack, what og skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 64 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.

Resumé

Otago is a region in New Zealand. Otago is a region of New Zealand. Der bor omkring 255.000.

Lige nu er det 13°C (55°F) in Otago med overskyet. Det føles som 8°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 3°C og 18°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 32%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - gode forhold.

Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Otago is januar, februar, marts, april and november. Klimaet er temperate. juni, juli and oktober tend og be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 18°C, while august is the coldest med 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.

Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 18°C is 3.1°C above the 14°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 8 AM og 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Otago today at 8.8/10. Vindstød og 64 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Vejret i Otago lige nu

☁️
13°C
Overskyet · feels like 8°C
Luftfugtighed51%
Vind21 km/h NW
Vindstød52 km/h
UV-indeks0 · Lav
Skydække84%
Tryk989 hPa
SigtbarhedExcellent · 36 km
Luftkvalitet19 · Good
Solopgang6:22 AM
Solnedgang8:22 PM
Måne🌖 Waning gibbous · 93%

Open-Meteo Updated 5:59 AM, okt 29 local time.

⚠️ons, okt 28: damaging gusts og 64 km/h.
⚠️tor, okt 29: damaging gusts og 68 km/h.
⚠️fre, okt 30: damaging gusts og 88 km/h.
⚠️søn, nov 1: damaging gusts og 73 km/h.

Weekend outlook

lørurday, okt 31

☁️ 15° / 4°

Overskyet · 16% rain · wind 24 km/h

sønday, nov 1

☁️ 19° / 6°

Overskyet · 8% rain · wind 18 km/h

Ting at lave in Otago

Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Otago.

Quick facts about Otago

TypeRegion
LandNew Zealand
KontinentOceanien
Koordinater45°52′43.7″S 170°30′10.1″E (-45.8788, 170.5028)
Befolkning255.000
Lokal tid5:59 AM (UTC+13:00)
Best monthsjanuar, februar, marts, april and november
KlimaTemperate

Explore Otago

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Otago?

Otago is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -45.8788, 170.5028. It lies in Oceanien.

What is the weather like in Otago lige nu?

It is currently 13°C (55°F) med overskyet. Luftfugtighed is 51% and wind is 21 km/h.

When is the best time og visit Otago?

januar, februar, marts, april and november offer the most comfortable conditions in Otago, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and oktober 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 5:59 AM.

How many people live in Otago?

Otago has a population of approximately 255.000.

What is the nearest airport og Otago?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 167 km away.

What are the top things og 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prognose and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftkvalitet and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 oktober 29, 2026 at 5:59 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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