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Visiting Otago Region, New Zealand in February

February is one of the best months to visit Otago Region for the best beach weather. It has the most sunshine and best sunbathing and swimming conditions of the year.

The weather in February is slightly warmer than the previous month. February has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 80% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.2hrs making the days very long and bright.

February has total rainfall of 4.5cm (1.8inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). February is too cold for swimming in Otago Region for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in February is slightly warmer than the previous month.

Also consider visiting Otago Region in one of the other best months of January, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for February.

Can you sunbathe in Otago Region in February?

No, February is not a good time for sunbathing in Otago Region.

February has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 80% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.2hrs making the days very long and bright. February has total rainfall of 4.5cm (1.8inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days.

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Can you swim in Otago Region in February?

No, February is too cold for swimming in Otago Region for any length of time, with the sea water at 14°C (58°F), unless you have a wetsuit.

More about February sea temperatures.

Is February a good time to holiday in Otago Region?

Yes, February is a good time for a holiday in Otago Region.

February has average maximum temperatures of 18°C (65°F) which is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The sunshine percentage is 80% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.2hrs making the days very long and bright. February has total rainfall of 4.5cm (1.8inches) making it mostly dry but with short lived occasional showers. There are only 10.6 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of days. Sea temperatures are a cold 14°C (58°F). February is too cold for swimming in Otago Region for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

More about the February temperatures and sunshine.

Is Otago Region warm in February?

Yes, Otago Region is not that warm but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days in February.

The average maximum temperature in Otago Region in February is 18°C (65°F). The average maximum temperature is 17°C (63°) in the previous month and 16°C (61°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Otago Region in February is 15°C (60°F). The average temperature is 15°C (59°F) in the previous month and 14°C (57°F) in the next month.

More info about the February temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Otago Region in February?

The average day light hours per day in Otago Region in February are 13.9. The sunshine percentage is 80% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.2hrs making the days very long and bright.

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Temperature in Otago Region in February

The weather in February is slightly warmer than the previous month. The average maximum temperature in Otago Region in February is 18°C (65°F). The average maximum temperature is 17°C (63°F) in the previous month and 16°C (61°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Otago Region in February is 15°C (60°F). The average temperature is 15°C (59°F) in the previous month and 14°C (57°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Otago Region in February is 13°C (55°F). The minimum temperature is 13°C (55°F) in the previous month and 12°C (53°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Otago Region in February

The days in February are shorter than the previous month and days continue to get shorter into March. February has fewer hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to drop quickly into March. During February the average day light hours are 13.9 per day in Otago Region. The sunshine percentage is 80% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 11.2hrs making the days very long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Otago Region in February is typically 9.4 during February. An ultraviolet index reading of 8 to 10 indicates a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 15 minutes. Take extra precautions because unprotected skin and eyes will be damaged and can burn quickly. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Otago Region in February

The average sea water temperature in Otago Region in February is 14.2°C (57.6°F) which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. The sea temperature in February is slightly warmer than the previous month.

Rainfall in Otago Region in February

February weather is slightly drier than the previous month. February has a couple of more days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to rise into March. The average total rainfall in Otago Region in February is 4.5cm (1.8inches) and on average there are 10.6 rainy days in February making it a pretty wet time to visit the beach.

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