Otago Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Otago: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Otago month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 17° | 10° | 117 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrúar | 18° | 10° | 89 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 17° | 9° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| apríl | 16° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maí | 12° | 5° | 49 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 11° | 4° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júlí | 10° | 3° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ágúst | 11° | 3° | 63 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 13° | 4° | 64 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| október | 14° | 6° | 157 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | 16° | 8° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 17° | 10° | 145 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Otago
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Otago compares með 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 |
Loftslag by city in Otago
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Loftslag by lake in Otago
1 lakes mapped in this atlas
Best time til visit Otago
Go in janúar, febrúar, mars, apríl and nóvember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: júní, júlí and október - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Otago
Today is much warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 23°C is 8.3°C above the 14°C typical for this month.
Rigning is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Skyggni is down til 0,2 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 20°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid júní, júlí and október - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Otago is a region in Nýja-Sjáland. Otago is a region of New Zealand. Íbúafjöldinn er um 255.000.
Núna er hitinn 12°C (54°F) in Otago með Þoka. Hitinn finnst vera 13°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 10°C til 23°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - góðar aðstæður.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Otago is janúar, febrúar, mars, apríl and nóvember. Loftslagið er temperate. júní, júlí and október tend til be the least comfortable months. febrúar is the warmest month með average highs near 18°C, while ágúst is the coldest með 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.
Í einföldu máli. Today is much warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 23°C is 8.3°C above the 14°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Otago today at 10/10. Skyggni is down til 0,2 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Otago
| Tegund | Region |
|---|---|
| Land | Nýja-Sjáland |
| Heimsálfa | Eyjaálfa |
| Hnit | 45°52′43.7″S 170°30′10.1″E (-45.8788, 170.5028) |
| Mannfjöldi | 255.000 |
| Staðartími | 7:40 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | janúar, febrúar, mars, apríl and nóvember |
| Loftslag | Temperate |
Veður map for Otago
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Explore Otago
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Otago?
Otago is a region in Nýja-Sjáland. Its coordinates are -45.8788, 170.5028. It lies in Eyjaálfa.
What is the weather like in Otago núna?
It is currently 12°C (54°F) með Þoka. Raki is 98% and wind is 1 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Otago?
janúar, febrúar, mars, apríl and nóvember offer the most comfortable conditions in Otago, which has a temperate climate. júní, júlí and október 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 7:40 AM.
How many people live in Otago?
Otago has a population of approximately 255.000.
What is the nearest airport til Otago?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 167 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 24, 2026 at 7:40 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
