Otago Weather Forecast
Otago weather: 59°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Otago
Snow is in the forecast for Otago on Wed, Sep 2.
1 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Otago
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 42° | 24% | 15 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 45° | 78% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Showers | 47° / 43° | 96% · 1,0 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 46° / 41° | 96% · 0,9 in | 23 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 41° | 55% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 40° | 27% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 39° | 62% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 39° | 18% | 14 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 43° | 27% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 52° / 35° | 45% · 0,7 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 35° | 16% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 34° | 21% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 42° | 31% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 51° / 40° | 29% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 32° | 26% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 54° | 32% | 28 mph | 3 |
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 | 62° | 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° | 37° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 56° | 41° | 3,4 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).
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
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 32 mph.
- 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 59°F (15°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 50% and wind is 9 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 6:54 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 August 24, 2026 at 6:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
