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Otago Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source：Meteostat
Update date：2025-09
Otago year round climate
- Spring (March–May): Average 8.5–13.4°C, cool climate with occasional showers, but generally pleasant. Common activities: Hiking, flower viewing. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, comfortable trousers and sweater.
- Summer (December–February): Average 14.7–15.8°C, mild climate, sunny, but relatively high rainfall. Common activities: Outdoor activities, camping, exploring Otago's natural scenery. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable trousers.
- Autumn (June–August): Average 5.6–6.7°C, cold climate, relatively low rainfall, but higher rainfall in July. Common activities: Indoor activities, visiting museums, wine tasting at wineries. Recommended clothing: Warm coat, scarf, hat, gloves.
- Winter (September–November): Average 8.9–12.5°C, mild climate, rainfall varies, higher rainfall in October. Common activities: Spa relaxation, skiing (depending on altitude and snow conditions), indoor activities. Recommended clothing: Warm clothing, waterproof jacket, waterproof shoes.
Otago climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 10.8°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 907 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: July
Otago monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
15.8°C
61.8
February
15.3°C
79.9
March
13.4°C
80.4
April
11°C
60.3
May
8.5°C
62.9
June
5.6°C
48.8
July
6.4°C
130.7
August
6.7°C
40.3
September
8.9°C
64
October
10.2°C
113.5
November
12.5°C
70.9
December
14.7°C
93.5
Otago weather for the next seven days
5/6
Wednesday
Sunny
11.8°C/1.6°C
5/7
Thursday
Patchy rain nearby
16.3°C/7.6°C
5/8
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
13.8°C/5.9°C
5/9
Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
6.9°C/1°C
5/10
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
12.9°C/1.2°C
5/11
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
5.9°C/0.7°C
5/12
Tuesday
Cloudy
9.3°C/0.4°C
