Region in Nouvelle-Zélande

Otago Climat and Average Météo

Climat of Otago: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☁️ 22°C now🕔 10:02 PM local📅 Best: janvier, février, mars, avril and novembre👥 255.000

Climat in Otago month by month

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

janfémaravrmaijuijuisepoctnovdéLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MoisMax moyenneMin moyennePrécipitationsÉvaluation
janvier17°10°117 mm★★★★☆
février18°10°89 mm★★★★☆
mars17°9°100 mm★★★★☆
avril16°8°71 mm★★★★☆
mai12°5°49 mm★★★☆☆
juin11°4°100 mm★★★☆☆
juillet10°3°101 mm★★★☆☆
août11°3°63 mm★★★☆☆
septembre13°4°64 mm★★★☆☆
octobre14°6°157 mm★★★☆☆
novembre16°8°76 mm★★★★☆
décembre17°10°145 mm★★★☆☆

Climat type: Temperate. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Otago

Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.

Hottest day29°Cjan 13, 2024
Coldest night-6°Caoû 6, 2026
Wettest day74 mmoct 3, 2024

How Otago compares avec 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 warmer5692 mm
Milford Sound246 km12°C+2°C warmer5692 mm

Climat by city in Otago

3 cities mapped in this atlas

Climat by lake in Otago

1 lakes mapped in this atlas

Meilleur moment pour visiter Otago

Go in janvier, février, mars, avril and novembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: juin, juillet and octobre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

janvier★★★★☆
février★★★★☆
mars★★★★☆
avril★★★★☆
mai★★★☆☆
juin★★★☆☆
juillet★★★☆☆
août★★★☆☆
septembre★★★☆☆
octobre★★★☆☆
novembre★★★★☆
décembre★★★☆☆

What this means for Otago

Compared avec normal

Today is much warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 23°C is 8.4°C above the 14°C typical for this month.

Pluie chance explained

A 25% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.

Voyage and driving

Rafales à 54 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in décembre à février.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C – an unusually even climate through the year.

What à pack, what à skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers – the daily swing is 19°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
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints tandis que gusts stay above 54 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid juin, juillet and octobre – historically the least comfortable months here.

Résumé

Otago is a region in Nouvelle-Zélande. Otago is a region of New Zealand. Sa population est d’environ 255.000.

Actuellement, il fait 22°C (71°F) in Otago avec couvert. La température ressentie est de 21°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 14°C à 23°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 25%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 9.1/10 – excellent — partez maintenant.

La meilleure période pour visiter Otago is janvier, février, mars, avril and novembre. Le climat est temperate. juin, juillet and octobre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. février est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 18°C, tandis que août est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 3°C.

L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 167 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Lake Wakatipu, South Island, Fiordland National Park and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.

En termes simples. Today is much warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 23°C is 8.4°C above the 14°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 9 AM à 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Otago today at 9.5/10. Rafales à 54 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.

Quick facts about Otago

TypeRegion
PaysNouvelle-Zélande
ContinentOcéanie
Coordonnées45°52′43.7″S 170°30′10.1″E (-45.8788, 170.5028)
Population255.000
Heure locale10:02 PM (UTC+13:00)
Meilleurs moisjanvier, février, mars, avril and novembre
ClimatTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Otago?

Otago is a region in Nouvelle-Zélande. Its coordinates are -45.8788, 170.5028. It lies in Océanie.

What is the weather like in Otago maintenant?

It is currently 22°C (71°F) avec couvert. Humidité is 50% and wind is 8 km/h.

When is the best time à visit Otago?

janvier, février, mars, avril and novembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Otago, which has a temperate climate. juin, juillet and octobre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Otago in?

Otago observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The heure locale is 10:02 PM.

How many people live in Otago?

Otago has a population of approximately 255.000.

What is the nearest airport à Otago?

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

What are the top things à 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.
Prévisions and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Qualité de l’air and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climat 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 octobre 25, 2026 at 10:02 PM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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