Rotorua Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of Rotorua: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Rotorua month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 22° | 14° | 128 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februar | 23° | 14° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marts | 20° | 12° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 18° | 11° | 158 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 15° | 7° | 82 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 13° | 7° | 176 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 12° | 5° | 158 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 12° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 14° | 7° | 92 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 9° | 118 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 19° | 11° | 136 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 22° | 13° | 124 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Rotorua
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Rotorua compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Rotorua.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbiton Movie Set | 58 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1480 mm |
| Taupo | 63 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 1255 mm |
| North Island | 77 km | 11°C | 2°C cooler | 1808 mm |
| Lake Taupo | 79 km | 13°C | about the same | 1542 mm |
| Waikato | 94 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1262 mm |
Bedste rejsetid Rotorua
Go in januar, februar, marts and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and august - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Rotorua
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is 2.7°C below the 17°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december og februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What og pack, what og skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and august - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Rotorua is a city in Bay of Plenty. Rotorua is known for geothermal parks and Maori culture. Der bor omkring 58.000.
Lige nu er det 8°C (47°F) in Rotorua med klart. Det føles som 7°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 3°C og 14°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - fremragende — tag af sted nu.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Rotorua is januar, februar, marts and december. Klimaet er temperate. juni, juli and august tend og be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 23°C, while juli is the coldest med lows near 5°C.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 180 km away. Nearby highlights include Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is 2.7°C below the 17°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 1 PM og 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Rotorua today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Rotorua
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 38°8′12.5″S 176°14′58.9″E (-38.1368, 176.2497) |
| Befolkning | 58.000 |
| Known for | geothermal parks and Maori culture |
| Lokal tid | 9:24 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar, marts and december |
| Klima | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rotorua?
Rotorua is a city in Bay of Plenty. Its coordinates are -38.1368, 176.2497. It lies in Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Rotorua lige nu?
It is currently 8°C (47°F) med klart. Luftfugtighed is 90% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Rotorua?
januar, februar, marts and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Rotorua, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and august are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Rotorua in?
Rotorua observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 9:24 PM.
How many people live in Rotorua?
Rotorua has a population of approximately 58.000.
What is the nearest airport og Rotorua?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 180 km away.
What are the top things og do in Rotorua?
Popular options include Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo, Tongariro National Park and Piha Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated oktober 5, 2026 at 9:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
