Otago weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Otago, New Zealand. Like most weather services, we show Otago at one spot: Dunedin, its largest city. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar.
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May–Sep
Otago weather by month
When is the best time to visit Otago?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Otago is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 9°C (48°F) in July to 16°C (61°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Otago?
January is the wettest month, with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 43 mm (1.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Otago?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 9°C (48°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F).
Does Otago have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 69 mm (2.7 in).
Otago weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Dunedin), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Otago
Weather can differ a lot within Otago: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin | Dec–Mar | None | 9–16°C | 690 mm |
| Queenstown | Dec–Mar | None | 3–16°C | 1,279 mm |