Otago weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Otago: highs of 16°C (61°F) and about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 12°C (53°F) and cloud cover 74% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the warmest. Compared with December, it is warmer and about as wet; February brings highs of 16°C (61°F) and 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Dunedin, the largest city in Otago. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Otago?
best month Weather score 62/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Otago.
Does it rain a lot in Otago in January?
Some rain is normal: about 69 mm (2.7 in) falls in an average January. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Otago in January?
Days average 16°C (61°F) and nights 12°C (53°F).
Otago weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C (61°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 69 mm | 74% | best |
| February | 16°C (61°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 62 mm | 71% | best |
| March | 15°C (60°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 54 mm | 70% | best |
| April | 14°C (56°F) | 10°C (49°F) | 56 mm | 70% | fair |
| May | 12°C (53°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 69 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| June | 10°C (49°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 55 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| July | 9°C (48°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 46 mm | 67% | least pleasant |
| August | 10°C (49°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 43 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| September | 11°C (52°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 47 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
| October | 12°C (54°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 60 mm | 72% | fair |
| November | 14°C (56°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 63 mm | 75% | fair |
| December | 15°C (59°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 66 mm | 76% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months