Otago Weather Forecast
Otago weather: 73°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Otago is a region in New Zealand. Otago is a region of New Zealand. It has a population of about 255.000.
Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Otago with overcast. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 46°F to 74°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Otago is January, February, March, April and November. The climate is temperate. June, July and October tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 65°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 38°F.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 104 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Wakatipu, South Island, Fiordland National Park and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand.
In plain terms. Today is much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 74°F is 16.2°F above the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Otago today at 8.6/10. Gusts to 39 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Otago
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Otago right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:01 PM, Oct 27 local time.
See the Otago forecast by time range
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Otago
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Showers | 74° / 46° | 100% · 0,5 in | 17 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 41° | 100% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 38° | 29% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 53° / 41° | 96% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 49° / 40° | 86% · 0,2 in | 22 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 37° | 31% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 71° / 44° | 4% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 52° | 43% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 48° | 61% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 47° | 43% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 69° / 50° | 47% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 47° | 45% · 0,5 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 46° | 45% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 46° | 51% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 46° | 39% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 51° | 22% | 10 mph | 7 |
Climate in Otago month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 50° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 65° | 50° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 63° | 48° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 60° | 46° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 54° | 40° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 51° | 39° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 51° | 38° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 52° | 38° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 56° | 40° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 58° | 42° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 61° | 46° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 63° | 49° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Otago
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Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Otago
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Otago
Go in January, February, March, April and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Otago
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by lake in Otago
1 lakes mapped in this atlas
Explore Otago
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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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Otago right now?
It is currently 73°F (23°C) with overcast. Humidity is 47% and wind is 15 mph.
When is the best time to visit Otago?
January, February, March, April and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Otago, which has a temperate climate. June, July and October 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 12:01 PM.
How many people live in Otago?
Otago has a population of approximately 255.000.
What is the nearest airport to Otago?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 104 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 October 27, 2026 at 12:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
