Climate of Otago
(New Zealand)
Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
All climatic diagrams on this site result from the collected data from 3 measuring stations in Otago.
All data correspond to the average monthly values of the last 20 years.
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Otago is one of the coldest regions in New Zealand with an average daily high temperature of only 15 degrees centigrade. Due to the warmer temperatures the best time for traveling is from January to February. Nearly unattractive for tourists are the cold months from May to August.
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hours of sunshine per day
rainy days per month
Precipitation in mm/day
Relative humidity in %
Absolute humidity in g/m³ (approx.)
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Important cities in Otago
Otago is a part of New Zealand and has an east-west extension of about 180 km. From north to south it is approximately 210 km. The biggest cities are Dunedin and Oamaru. The local time is now Thursday, 8:18 am.| City | Population | Geo-Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin | 130,500 | 45°52'27"S | 170°30'13"E |
| Oamaru | 13,000 | 45°5'51"S | 170°58'9"E |
| Queenstown | 10,442 | 45°1'49"S | 168°39'46"E |
| Papatowai | 6,593 | 46°33'38"S | 169°28'14"E |
| Balclutha | 4,441 | 46°14'2"S | 169°45'0"E |
| Wanaka | 4,428 | 44°42'0"S | 169°9'0"E |
| Kingston | 2,460 | 45°19'60"S | 168°41'60"E |
| Arrowtown | 2,151 | 44°56'18"S | 168°48'36"E |
| Milton | 2,009 | 46°7'15"S | 169°58'10"E |
| Portobello | 1,200 | 45°51'0"S | 170°39'0"E |
Data basis: German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements.