Otago Weather Forecast
Otago weather: 50°F, drizzle. 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 50°F (10°C) in Otago with drizzle. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 47°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 31%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.
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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is 4.1°F above the 58°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Otago today at 9.7/10. 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.
Weather in Otago right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:04 AM, Oct 1 local time.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 47° | 31% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 48° | 96% · 0,2 in | 18 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 42° | 12% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 56° / 38° | 2% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 40° | 1% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 42° | 8% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 66° / 49° | 36% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 49° | 33% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 48° | 10% | 8 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 50° | 13% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 47° | 25% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 61° / 44° | 20% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 70° / 52° | 39% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 50° | 31% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 47° | 35% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 33% | -- | — |
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
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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 50°F (10°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 73% and wind is 3 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 7:04 AM.
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 1, 2026 at 7:04 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
