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Lindis Pass, Central Otago during summer

Otago experiences some of the most diverse climate conditions in the country. Inland Otago is the driest part of the country, and it experiences some of the lowest and highest temperatures. Coastal Otago has cool, wet winters with warmer, drier summers.

Dunedin

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Queenstown

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Tara Hills

  • Average annual temperature

  • Average annual precipitation

Image: Lindis Pass, Central Otago, Chris Putnam, 123RF Ltd

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