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Otago weather: 19°C, skýjað. Á klukkustund forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
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).
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.
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 |
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid júní, júlí and október - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 19°C (67°F) með skýjað. Raki is 53% and wind is 9 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 11:13 PM.
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 6, 2026 at 11:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
