Otago Weather Forecast
Otago weather: 45°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Otago
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 47° / 43° | 100% · 0,7 in | 8 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 47° / 40° | 100% · 0,2 in | 26 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 45° | 45% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 56° / 42° | 39% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 52° / 40° | 94% · 0,4 in | 24 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 48° / 40° | 61% · 0,4 in | 24 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 41° | 8% | 17 mph | 3 |
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 56° / 42°
Drizzle · 39% rain · wind 14 mph
🌦️ 52° / 40°
Light showers · 94% rain · wind 24 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid June, July and October - 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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Otago right now?
It is currently 45°F (7°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 93% and wind is 8 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+12:00). The local time is 2:37 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 August 27, 2026 at 2:37 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
