Best year time to visit Central Otago District

General weather information about Central Otago District

Average annual temperature is 9.3 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 30.3 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: -7.8 °C

Number of sunny days: 179 days

Number of rainy days: 184 days

Number of snow days: 2 days

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* Weather data for Central Otago District New Zealand is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Central Otago District air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)29.630.325.920.319.515.412.913.418.920.823.127.8
Average daytime temperature (°C)23.622.718.215.512.35.95.18.212.815.017.321.5
Average temperature (°C)17.016.112.29.87.62.31.23.16.98.711.415.3
Average night temperature (°C)11.410.27.25.54.1-0.8-1.9-1.12.43.36.310.1
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)6.04.1-0.50.2-2.7-5.3-7.8-3.3-2.1-1.51.75.8

Central Otago District monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)15.014.013.011.010.08.09.010.012.014.015.015.0
Daylight mean duration (h)15.213.912.410.89.58.89.110.311.813.414.815.6
Daylight minimum duration (h)14.013.011.010.09.08.08.09.011.012.014.015.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)12.011.29.18.15.75.35.97.68.911.111.012.5
Precipitation (mm)5763933888287145101715377
Sunny days171715181020161514141211
Rainy days14111612219151516171820
Snow days000001010000

Best time to visit Central Otago District:

The best time to visit Central Otago District during the most sunny months:

  • January — 12.0(h)
  • December — 12.5(h)

Months with the longest average daylight duration in Central Otago District:

  • January — 15.2(h)
  • December — 15.6(h)

The largest precipitation sum in Central Otago District is at

  • March — 93(mm)
  • May — 88(mm)
  • September — 101(mm)
  • Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Central Otago District?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Central Otago District.
    What is the weather like in Central Otago District?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Central Otago District by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Central Otago District have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Central Otago District throughout the year.