Weather in February in Otago
Considering a trip to Otago this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Otago in February?
Otago is a region in New Zealand. February in Otago generally has temperatures that range from moderate 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 moderate in Glenorchy at 16°C to pleasant in Ophir at 20°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Ophir and 7°C in Glenorchy. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Otago.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ophir with an average of 75 mm to heavy rainfall in Makarora with 195 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Queenstown enjoys approximately 207 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Otago in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Otago climate page.
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What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Otago?
Queenstown
In February Queenstown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Wanaka
In February Wanaka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Oamaru
In February Oamaru generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Cromwell
In February Cromwell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Alexandra
In February Alexandra generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Otago, in New Zealand.
Is February the best time to visit Otago?
In our opinion, February is one of the best times to visit Otago, 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.
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