Best Time en Visit Otago
Beste reistijd Otago: januari, februari, maart, april and november. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd Otago
Go in januari, februari, maart, 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.
Klimaat in Otago month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 17° | 10° | 117 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 18° | 10° | 89 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 17° | 9° | 100 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 16° | 8° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 12° | 5° | 49 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 11° | 4° | 100 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 10° | 3° | 101 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| augustus | 11° | 3° | 63 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 13° | 4° | 64 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 14° | 6° | 157 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 16° | 8° | 76 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 17° | 10° | 145 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Otago compares met 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 |
Beste reistijd each city in Otago
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd each lake in Otago
1 lakes mapped in this atlas
What en pack, what en skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 17°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and oktober – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Otago is a region in Nieuw-Zeeland. Otago is a region of New Zealand. Er wonen ongeveer 255.000.
Op dit moment is het 7°C (45°F) in Otago met overwegend helder. Het voelt als 6°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 5°C en 19°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.6/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Otago is januari, februari, maart, april and november. Het klimaat is temperate. juni, juli and oktober zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. februari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 18°C, terwijl augustus is de koudste maand, met minima rond 3°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 167 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Lake Wakatipu, South Island, Fiordland National Park and Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand.
Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 19°C is 4.3°C above the 14°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 2 PM en 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Otago today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weer in Otago nu
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 1:08 AM, okt 6 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 17° / 7°
Bewolkt · 4% rain · wind 21 km/h
☁️ 22° / 13°
Bewolkt · 8% rain · wind 14 km/h
Dingen om te doen in Otago
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Otago.
Quick facts about Otago
| Type | Region |
|---|---|
| Land | Nieuw-Zeeland |
| Continent | Oceanië |
| Coördinaten | 45°52′43.7″S 170°30′10.1″E (-45.8788, 170.5028) |
| Bevolking | 255.000 |
| Lokale tijd | 1:08 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, februari, maart, april and november |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
Explore Otago
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Otago?
Otago is a region in Nieuw-Zeeland. Its coordinates are -45.8788, 170.5028. It lies in Oceanië.
What is the weather like in Otago nu?
It is currently 7°C (45°F) met overwegend helder. Luchtvochtigheid is 92% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Otago?
januari, februari, maart, 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 lokale tijd is 1:08 AM.
How many people live in Otago?
Otago has a population of approximately 255.000.
What is the nearest airport en Otago?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 167 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 1:08 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
