The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
Otago Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Otago is a region in New Zealand. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Otago over the year. What is the best time to visit Otago?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Otago over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Otago in January
In January the weather in Otago ranges from mixed in Queenstown to excellent in Ophir. January is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Glenorchy with 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Ophir with 20°C (68°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Otago in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Otago in February
In February the weather in Otago ranges from mixed in Queenstown to excellent in Ophir. February is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Glenorchy with 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Ophir with 20°C (68°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Otago.
Find more detailed climate information for Otago in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Otago in March
In March the weather in Otago ranges from mixed in Queenstown to very good in Mosgiel. The temperatures range from moderate in Glenorchy with 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Waitati with 18°C (64°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Otago in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Otago in April
In April the weather in Otago ranges from less favorable in Queenstown to good in Oamaru. The temperatures range from low in Glenorchy with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Waitati with 16°C (61°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Otago in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Otago in May
In May the weather in Otago ranges from less favorable in Queenstown to good in Waitati. The temperatures range from low in Glenorchy with 7°C (45°F) to moderate in Waitati with 14°C (57°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Otago in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Otago in June
In June the weather in Otago ranges from less favorable in Queenstown to mixed in Oamaru. June is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 4°C (39°F) in Glenorchy to 11°C (52°F) in Waitati. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Otago in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Otago in July
In July the weather in Otago ranges from less favorable in Queenstown to mixed in Waitati. July is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 2°C (36°F) in Lake Hayes to 11°C (52°F) in Waitati. On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in Otago. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Otago in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Otago in August
In August the weather in Otago ranges from less favorable in Queenstown to mixed in Oamaru. August is a winter month. The average maximum daytime temperatures are low and range from 4°C (39°F) in Glenorchy to 12°C (54°F) in Waitati. It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Otago in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Otago in September
In September the weather in Otago ranges from less favorable in Queenstown to good in Waitati. The temperatures range from low in Glenorchy with 6°C (43°F) to moderate in Waitati with 14°C (57°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Otago in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Otago in October
In October the weather in Otago ranges from less favorable in Queenstown to good in Oamaru. The temperatures range from low in Glenorchy with 8°C (46°F) to moderate in Waitati with 15°C (59°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Otago in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Otago in November
In November the weather in Otago ranges from less favorable in Queenstown to good in Oamaru. The temperatures range from low in Glenorchy with 11°C (52°F) to moderate in Waitati with 17°C (63°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Otago in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Otago in December
In December the weather in Otago ranges from mixed in Queenstown to very good in Ranfurly. December is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Glenorchy with 14°C (57°F) to pleasant in Ophir with 18°C (64°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Otago in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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