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Otago Weather & Climate: New Zealand

Climate by month across Otago, New Zealand, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Otago

Otago in New Zealand sees its peak temperatures in February (17°C (63°F)) and its coolest in July (2°C (36°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Queenstown, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Otago, there are no specific months with consistently comfortable weather, but average temperatures vary throughout the year.

The colder period typically falls in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.

Precipitation in Otago shows some seasonal variation. You'll find the most rain in October (151 mm (5.9 in)), while July tends to be drier (106 mm (4.2 in)).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for January, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Explore Otago by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Otago — and find the best time to visit. (based on Queenstown)

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Queenstown Wanaka Oamaru Cromwell Alexandra Clyde
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Climate map of Otago

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Queenstown 3°C (37°F) 17°C (63°F) -3°C (27°F) 7°C (45°F) 1540 mm (61 in) 1,928 hours
Wanaka 4°C (39°F) 18°C (64°F) -3°C (27°F) 8°C (46°F) 1478 mm (58 in) 2,092 hours
Oamaru 10°C (50°F) 18°C (64°F) 4°C (39°F) 12°C (54°F) 814 mm (32 in)
Cromwell 3°C (37°F) 19°C (66°F) -4°C (25°F) 8°C (46°F) 1103 mm (43 in) 2,092 hours
Alexandra 4°C (39°F) 19°C (66°F) -4°C (25°F) 8°C (46°F) 953 mm (38 in) 1,928 hours
Clyde 4°C (39°F) 19°C (66°F) -4°C (25°F) 8°C (46°F) 1003 mm (39 in) 1,928 hours

Places in Otago, New Zealand

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