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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 47–56°F, 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 58–60°F, 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 42–44°F, 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 48–54°F, 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. 51.4°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 907 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: July
Otago monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
60.4°F
61.8
February
59.5°F
79.9
March
56.1°F
80.4
April
51.8°F
60.3
May
47.3°F
62.9
June
42.1°F
48.8
July
43.5°F
130.7
August
44.1°F
40.3
September
48°F
64
October
50.4°F
113.5
November
54.5°F
70.9
December
58.5°F
93.5
Otago weather for the next seven days
7/10
Friday
Sunny
37.8°F/24.8°F
7/11
Saturday
Sunny
38.4°F/24.4°F
7/12
Sunday
Sunny
38.9°F/25.1°F
7/13
Monday
Sunny
40.9°F/29°F
7/14
Tuesday
Sunny
45°F/31°F
7/15
Wednesday
Mist
41.1°F/32°F
7/16
Thursday
Patchy moderate snow
36.7°F/28°F
