Rotorua weather and climate in 2024
Day
15 °C
Night
6 °C
Sea
17 °C
Precipitation
112 mm
in month
Rainy days
12 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
4 hours
average
Humidity
87 %
Day
15 °C
Night
6 °C
Sea
17 °C
Precipitation
112 mm
in month
Rainy days
12 days
in month
Daylight
10 hours
average
Sunshine
4 hours
average
Humidity
87 %
Overview: Rotorua
Weather charts for Rotorua
We make the most from 40 years of historical weather data to predict the best weather conditions.
Deciding on where to go for a holiday is hard sometimes. Get inspired by the most popular destinations.
We aggregate data from combining multiple weather sources to ensure accuracy of the highest order.
Find more destinations like this
Closest destinations for Rotorua
Closest cities for Rotorua
Weather overview for Rotorua
Weather overview
Rotorua (New Zealand) in general has a hot climate. The day temperatures range from 12 °C (54 °F) in July to 23 °C (74 °F) in January. The driest month is February with just 9 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is August with 14 days of rain. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in February with 13 °C (56 °F), the lowest in July with 3 °C (38 °F).
January weather
The tourist season is taking place in Rotorua. The day temperature is on its maximum, the value of this measure is 23 °C (74 °F), while the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 13 °C (55 °F). The rainfall amount is on its minimum, with its value of 91 mm (3.60 in), while the beginning of the descent of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value of 9 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its maximum, with its value of 7 hours.
February weather
The tourist season is taking place in February in Rotorua. The number of rainy days is on its minimum, the value of this measure is 9 days, while the rainfall amount starts to rise, its value is 106 mm (4.17 in). The night temperature reaches its maximum, the value of this measure is 13 °C (56 °F). The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, the value of this measure is 7 hours.
March weather
The beginning of the descent of the day temperature could be noticed, with its value being 22 °C (71 °F) in Rotorua, and the beginning of the descent of the night temperature could be noticed as well, with its value being 12 °C (53 °F). The tourist season is taking place. The rainfall amount continues to rise, with its value being 114 mm (4.47 in), while the beginning of the rise of the number of rainy days could be noticed, with its value being 10 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 6 hours.
April weather
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in Rotorua. The day temperature continues to descent, and the descent of the night temperature can be observed too, the value of this measure is 9 °C (48 °F). The number of rainy days rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 11 days, while the rainfall amount descent's start could be observed in April. The minimum of the wind speed is observable, with its value being 3.
May weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 15 °C (60 °F) in Rotorua, and the night temperature continues to descent too, with its value being 6 °C (43 °F). The rainfall amount starts to rise, with its value of 112 mm (4.43 in), while the rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, with its value of 12 days. The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed in May.
June weather
The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed in Rotorua. The day temperature continues to descent, with its value of 13 °C (55 °F), and the descent of the night temperature can be observed as well. The humidity reaches its maximum, with its value being 89 %. The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable in this month. The day length is on its minimum, the value of this measure is 9 hours.
July weather
The minimum of the day temperature is observable, with its value of 12 °C (54 °F) in Rotorua, and the night temperature is on its minimum as well, its value is 3 °C (38 °F). The beginning of the descent of the rainfall amount could be noticed in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise, its value is 4 hours.
August weather
The day temperature rise's start could be observed, with its value of 13 °C (55 °F) in Rotorua, and the night temperature starts to rise too in this month. The rainfall amount is on its maximum, and the maximum of the number of rainy days can be noticed too in August.
September weather
The day temperature continues to rise, its value is 15 °C (59 °F) in Rotorua, and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, with its value being 6 °C (42 °F). The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, with its value of 119 mm (4.67 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) rise's start could be observed, with its value being 5 hours.
October weather
The day temperature continues to rise, its value is 17 °C (62 °F) in Rotorua, and the night temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is 8 °C (46 °F). The number of rainy days starts to descent, with its value of 12 days, while the rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 106 mm (4.16 in). The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, with its value being 6 hours. The humidity reaches its minimum, with its value of 78 %.
November weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 19 °C (66 °F) in Rotorua, and the night temperature continues to rise too, the value of this measure is 10 °C (50 °F). The number of rainy days descents similarly to the previous month, with its value being 11 days, and the rainfall amount continues to descent as well, with its value of 99 mm (3.90 in). The tourist season is about to start this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, the value of this measure is 6 hours.
December weather
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value being 21 °C (71 °F) in Rotorua, and the rise of the night temperature can be observed as well, its value is 12 °C (54 °F). The beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed in December. The tourist season is close to its peak. The day length reaches its maximum in this month.
FAQs
Is January part of the wet season in Rotorua?
No, there is no wet season in Rotorua in January - you can expect 9 days of rain during the month.
What is the sea temperature in Rotorua in February?
The temperature of the sea in February in Rotorua is 21 °C (69 °F). The sea at this temperature is quite cold, but it is already possible to stay in it for a long time and it is pleasantly refreshing on hot, steamy days.
What is the night temperature in March in Rotorua?
The average night temperature in Rotorua in March is 12 °C (53 °F). Nights can be cooler, morning running can be refreshing but choose appropriate clothing, evening outdoor sitting can be pleasant but you can also be cold. In absolute terms, the decrease compared to the last month is 2 °C (35 °F).
How many rainy days can I expect in Rotorua in April?
In Rotorua in April, we can expect 11 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.5 days of the week, or in general - 35 % days.
Is May part of the dry season in Rotorua?
No, May is not a dry month in Rotorua, expect rain approximately 12 days in a month.
What level of humidity is to expect in August in Rotorua?
In Rotorua in August, expect humidity around 87 %. This humidity is rather above average, but except for sensitive individuals, it should not be a problem.
How windy is it in Rotorua in September?
In September in Rotorua, there will be an average wind scale of 4.
How many hours of sun to expect in Rotorua in October?
There is an average length of sunshine of 6 hours per day in Rotorua in October. That's 1 hour more than in the previous month. This means that the value difference is 22 %.
What temperature can I expect during the day in Rotorua in November?
In November in Rotorua, the average daily temperatures will be 19 °C (66 °F). Nice temperature for walking around the city or on the beach, but you will probably get cold soon when wearing a swimsuit. When walking around all day, people used to cold conditions, pull out their shorts and get rid of their sweaters. This value is 2 °C (36 °F) higher than last month. On some days, when spending time in the direct sun, sunscreen can be useful, especially for people with more sensitive skin.
Is December a good month to visit Rotorua?
December is a good month to visit Rotorua. There are some people, who may feel a slight chill at 21 °C (71 °F), but others will feel perfectly fine. A sea temperature of 18 °C (65 °F) can seem colder to some, but others will call it refreshing. The temperature of 12 °C (54 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
We make the most from 40 years of historical weather data to predict the best weather conditions.
Deciding on where to go for a holiday is hard sometimes. Get inspired by the most popular destinations.
We aggregate data from combining multiple weather sources to ensure accuracy of the highest order.