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Otago Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Otago, New Zealand in February.

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Planning a trip to Otago, New Zealand this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Otago in February

Otago, New Zealand is a region in New Zealand. February in Otago generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During February, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Glenorchy at 16°C (61°F) to pleasant in Ophir at 20°C (68°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Ophir and 7°C (45°F) in Glenorchy. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Otago, New Zealand.

For a closer look at conditions across Otago, New Zealand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ophir with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to heavy rainfall in Makarora with 195 mm (7.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this February. For example, Queenstown gets approximately 207 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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)

January17°C (63°F) February17°C (63°F) March15°C (59°F) April12°C (54°F) May8°C (46°F) This monthJune4°C (39°F) July3°C (37°F) August4°C (39°F) September6°C (43°F) October9°C (48°F) November13°C (55°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Otago in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Otago.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Otago

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Otago, New Zealand?

Temperature range in Otago (February)

Precipitation variation in Otago (February)

Queenstown

In February Queenstown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
207 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Wanaka

In February Wanaka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
201 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
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Oamaru

In February Oamaru generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
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Cromwell

In February Cromwell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
201 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
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Alexandra

In February Alexandra generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
207 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Otago, in New Zealand.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Otago in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Queenstown 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Wanaka 18°C (64°F) 8°C (46°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Oamaru 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Cromwell 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Alexandra 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Clyde 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Otago weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Otago, New Zealand in February?

Expect unpleasant weather across Otago, New Zealand in February. The popular destination of Queenstown averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Otago, New Zealand in February?

Average temperatures in Otago, New Zealand during February range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Queenstown.

Does Otago, New Zealand get a lot of rain in February?

Otago, New Zealand sees substantial rainfall in February. Queenstown typically averages about 115 mm (4.5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Otago, New Zealand?

In our opinion, February is one of the best times to visit Otago, New Zealand, but the weather is often unpleasant in Queenstown.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly unpleasant weather in Queenstown.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Otago.

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