Rotorua Klima and Average Wetter
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.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 22° | 14° | 128 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Februar | 23° | 14° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| März | 20° | 12° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 18° | 11° | 158 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mai | 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 | ★★★★☆ |
| Dezember | 22° | 13° | 124 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Rotorua
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Rotorua compares mit 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 |
Beste Reisezeit Rotorua
Go in Januar, Februar, März and Dezember. 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 15°C is 1.8°C below the 17°C typical for this month.
Regen 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 Dezember und Februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell – 3 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.
Zusammenfassung
Rotorua is a city in Bay of Plenty. Rotorua is known for geothermal parks and Maori culture. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 58.000.
Aktuell sind es 14°C (57°F) in Rotorua mit klarer himmel. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 15°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 5°C und 15°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 0%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 9.7/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.
Die beste Reisezeit für Rotorua is Januar, Februar, März and Dezember. Das Klima ist temperate. Juni, Juli and August sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Februar ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 23°C, während Juli ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um 5°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Auckland Airport (AKL), about 180 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park.
Kurz gesagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is 1.8°C below the 17°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 2 PM und 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Rotorua today at 10/10. 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
| Typ | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Land | Neuseeland |
| Kontinent | Ozeanien |
| Koordinaten | 38°8′12.5″S 176°14′58.9″E (-38.1368, 176.2497) |
| Bevölkerung | 58.000 |
| Known for | geothermal parks and Maori culture |
| Ortszeit | 4:53 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste Monate | Januar, Februar, März and Dezember |
| 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 Ozeanien.
What is the weather like in Rotorua jetzt?
It is currently 14°C (57°F) mit klarer himmel. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 57% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Rotorua?
Januar, Februar, März and Dezember 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 Ortszeit is 4:53 PM.
How many people live in Rotorua?
Rotorua has a population of approximately 58.000.
What is the nearest airport und Rotorua?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 180 km away.
What are the top things und 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 6, 2026 at 4:53 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
