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Weather in November in Otago

Are you planning a trip a to Otago in November and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Otago in November?

Otago is a region in New Zealand. November in Otago generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Glenorchy at 11°C and moderate in Waitati at 17°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Waitati and 2°C in Glenorchy.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Oamaru with an average of 76 mm to heavy rainfall in Makarora with 230 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 216 hours of sunshine in Queenstown. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Otago for November, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Otago climate page.

Where to go in Otago in November

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Otago on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Otago?

Queenstown

In November Queenstown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Queenstown
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<<   October October
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9°C 
1°C 
200 hours 
152 mm 
13 days 
poor 
13°C 
3°C 
216 hours 
141 mm 
11 days 
poor 
15°C 
6°C 
223 hours 
149 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Queenstown

Wanaka

In November Wanaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Wanaka
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<<   October October
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11°C 
2°C 
193 hours 
145 mm 
11 days 
poor 
14°C 
4°C 
202 hours 
132 mm 
9 days 
16°C 
7°C 
212 hours 
147 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Wanaka

Oamaru

In November Oamaru generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Oamaru
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<<   October October
<<  
14°C 
8°C 
66 mm 
11 days 
15°C 
9°C 
76 mm 
10 days 
17°C 
11°C 
92 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Oamaru

Cromwell

In November Cromwell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Cromwell
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<<   October October
<<  
12°C 
2°C 
193 hours 
106 mm 
10 days 
poor 
14°C 
4°C 
202 hours 
104 mm 
8 days 
17°C 
7°C 
212 hours 
116 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Cromwell

Alexandra

In November Alexandra generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Alexandra
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<<   October October
<<  
13°C 
2°C 
200 hours 
91 mm 
9 days 
15°C 
4°C 
216 hours 
94 mm 
8 days 
17°C 
7°C 
223 hours 
103 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Alexandra

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Otago, in New Zealand.

Is November the best time to visit Otago?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Queenstown, November may not be the ideal time to visit Otago.

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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