Otago Ilmasto and Average Sää
Ilmasto of Otago: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Ilmasto in Otago month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Kuukausi | Avg high | Avg low | Sadefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tammikuu | 17° | 10° | 117 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| helmikuu | 18° | 10° | 89 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maaliskuu | 17° | 9° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| huhtikuu | 16° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| tou | 12° | 5° | 49 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| kesäkuu | 11° | 4° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| heinäkuu | 10° | 3° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| elokuu | 11° | 3° | 63 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| syyskuu | 13° | 4° | 64 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| lokakuu | 14° | 6° | 157 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marraskuu | 16° | 8° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| joulukuu | 17° | 10° | 145 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Ilmasto type: Temperate. Lähde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Otago
Korkeaest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Otago compares ja 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 |
Ilmasto by city in Otago
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Ilmasto by lake in Otago
1 lakes mapped in this atlas
Paras aika vierailla Otago
Go in tammikuu, helmikuu, maaliskuu, huhtikuu and marraskuu. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: kesäkuu, heinäkuu and lokakuu - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Otago
Today is slightly cooler than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 11°C is 3.8°C below the 14°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Puuskat ja 64 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 joulukuu ja helmikuu.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What ja pack, what ja skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 18°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 64 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid kesäkuu, heinäkuu and lokakuu - historically the least comfortable months here.
Yhteenveto
Otago is a region in Uusi-Seelanti. Otago is a region of New Zealand. Väkiluku on noin 255.000.
Tällä hetkellä lämpötila on 8°C (47°F) in Otago ja selkeää. Tuntuu kuin 6°C. Tänään lämpötila vaihtelee 5°C ja 11°C. laeen todennäköisyys on 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - kohtalainen — suunnittele sään mukaan.
Paras aika matkustaa kohteeseen Otago is tammikuu, helmikuu, maaliskuu, huhtikuu and marraskuu. Ilmasto on temperate. kesäkuu, heinäkuu and lokakuu tend ja be the least comfortable months. helmikuu is the warmest month ja average highs near 18°C, while elokuu is the coldest ja 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.
Yksinkertaisesti sanottuna. Today is slightly cooler than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 11°C is 3.8°C below the 14°C typical for this month. The best window ja be outside is roughly 3 PM ja 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Otago today at 8.6/10. Puuskat ja 64 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
| Tyyppi | Region |
|---|---|
| Maa | Uusi-Seelanti |
| Maanosa | Oseania |
| Koordinaatit | 45°52′43.7″S 170°30′10.1″E (-45.8788, 170.5028) |
| Väkiluku | 255.000 |
| Paikallinen aika | 6:32 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | tammikuu, helmikuu, maaliskuu, huhtikuu and marraskuu |
| Ilmasto | Temperate |
Sää map for Otago
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Otago?
Otago is a region in Uusi-Seelanti. Its coordinates are -45.8788, 170.5028. It lies in Oseania.
What is the weather like in Otago nyt?
It is currently 8°C (47°F) ja selkeää. Kosteus is 66% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time ja visit Otago?
tammikuu, helmikuu, maaliskuu, huhtikuu and marraskuu offer the most comfortable conditions in Otago, which has a temperate climate. kesäkuu, heinäkuu and lokakuu 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 6:32 AM.
How many people live in Otago?
Otago has a population of approximately 255.000.
What is the nearest airport ja Otago?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 167 km away.
What are the top things ja 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. |
|---|---|
| Ennuste and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ilmanlaatu and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Ilmasto 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 lokakuu 28, 2026 at 6:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
