Region in New Zealand

Geografi of Otago

Geografi of Otago: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

☁️ 12°C now🕔 12:13 PM local📅 Best: januar, februar, mars, april and november👥 255.000

Geografi of Otago

Latitude-45.8788
Longitude170.5028
HemisphereSouthern

Southland is 194 km til the west, South Island is 214 km til the north, Fiordland National Park is 223 km til the west and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand is 246 km til the north-west.

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Koordinater: 45°52′43.7″S 170°30′10.1″E (-45.8788, 170.5028)

Quick facts about Otago

TypeRegion
LandNew Zealand
KontinentOseania
Koordinater45°52′43.7″S 170°30′10.1″E (-45.8788, 170.5028)
Befolkning255.000
Lokal tid12:13 PM (UTC+13:00)
Best monthsjanuar, februar, mars, april and november
KlimaTemperate

Geografi by city in Otago

3 cities mapped in this atlas

Geografi by lake in Otago

1 lakes mapped in this atlas

Sammendrag

Otago is a region in New Zealand. Otago is a region of New Zealand. Befolkningen er rundt 255.000.

Akkurat nå er det 12°C (54°F) in Otago med overskyet. Det føles som 10°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 8°C til 17°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 45%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - gode forhold.

Beste tidspunkt å besøke Otago is januar, februar, mars, april and november. Klimaet er temperate. juni, juli and oktober tend til be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 18°C, while august is the coldest med 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.

Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 17°C is 2.3°C above the 14°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 12 PM til 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Otago today at 9.5/10. 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.

Klima in Otago month by month

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

janfebmaraprmaijunjulaugsepoktnovdesLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånedAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januar17°10°117 mm★★★★☆
februar18°10°89 mm★★★★☆
mars17°9°100 mm★★★★☆
april16°8°71 mm★★★★☆
mai12°5°49 mm★★★☆☆
juni11°4°100 mm★★★☆☆
juli10°3°101 mm★★★☆☆
august11°3°63 mm★★★☆☆
september13°4°64 mm★★★☆☆
oktober14°6°157 mm★★★☆☆
november16°8°76 mm★★★★☆
desember17°10°145 mm★★★☆☆

Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Otago?

Otago is a region in New Zealand. Its coordinates are -45.8788, 170.5028. It lies in Oseania.

What is the weather like in Otago akkurat nå?

It is currently 12°C (54°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 76% and wind is 8 km/h.

When is the best time til visit Otago?

januar, februar, mars, 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 local time is 12:13 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (nz-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Kart tilesOpenStreetKart contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 oktober 1, 2026 at 12:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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