Otago Vær Værmelding
Otago weather: 16°C, overskyet. Time for time forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
Will it rain in Otago?
Possibly - there is a 45% chance in Otago today.
A 45% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
Over the next 7 days, about 9 mm of precipitation is forecast, med the wettest days falling on tor and fre.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 25% of a normal oktober week (9 mm against 37 mm).
16-day forecast for Otago
Maks. / Min.; Nedbør; UV
| Dag | Forhold | Maks. / Min. | Nedbør | Vind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tor, okt 1 | 🌦️ Yr | 18° / 8° | 45% · 1 mm | 14 km/h | 2 |
| fre, okt 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 18° / 9° | 100% · 4 mm | 32 km/h | 3 |
| lør, okt 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 10° / 5° | 33% · 0 mm | 21 km/h | 5 |
| søn, okt 4 | ⛅ Delvis skyet | 14° / 4° | 2% | 11 km/h | 6 |
| man, okt 5 | ☁️ Overskyet | 15° / 3° | 2% | 12 km/h | 6 |
| tir, okt 6 | ⛅ Delvis skyet | 19° / 7° | 8% | 12 km/h | 6 |
| ons, okt 7 | 🌦️ Yr | 18° / 9° | 36% · 4 mm | 13 km/h | 3 |
| tor, okt 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 13° / 9° | 33% · 5 mm | 9 km/h | 6 |
| fre, okt 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 16° / 10° | 10% · 0 mm | 8 km/h | 6 |
| lør, okt 10 | ☁️ Overskyet | 17° / 9° | 13% | 17 km/h | 5 |
| søn, okt 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 20° / 8° | 25% · 2 mm | 26 km/h | 3 |
| man, okt 12 | ☁️ Overskyet | 15° / 7° | 20% | 20 km/h | 6 |
| tir, okt 13 | ☁️ Overskyet | 24° / 12° | 39% | 15 km/h | 4 |
| ons, okt 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 15° / 7° | 31% · 4 mm | 24 km/h | 6 |
| tor, okt 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 11° / 6° | 23% · 1 mm | 31 km/h | 7 |
| fre, okt 16 | ☁️ Overskyet | 14° / 6° | 25% | 11 km/h | 6 |
What this means for Otago
Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 18°C is 3.6°C above the 14°C typical for this month.
A 45% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 16°C (61°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 68% and wind is 10 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 2:38 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 2, 2026 at 2:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
