Rotorua Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Rotorua: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Rotorua month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 22° | 14° | 128 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| febrúar | 23° | 14° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 20° | 12° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| apríl | 18° | 11° | 158 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 15° | 7° | 82 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 13° | 7° | 176 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júlí | 12° | 5° | 158 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | 12° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 14° | 7° | 92 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| október | 17° | 9° | 118 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | 19° | 11° | 136 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 22° | 13° | 124 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Rotorua
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Rotorua compares með 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 |
Best time til visit Rotorua
Go in janúar, febrúar, mars and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: júní, júlí and ágúst - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Rotorua
Today is slightly warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 20°C is 2.8°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Rigning 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 desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid júní, júlí and ágúst - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Rotorua is a city in Bay of Plenty. Rotorua is known for geothermal parks and Maori culture. Íbúafjöldinn er um 58.000.
Núna er hitinn 11°C (53°F) in Rotorua með clear. Hitinn finnst vera 11°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 9°C til 20°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Rotorua is janúar, febrúar, mars and desember. Loftslagið er temperate. júní, júlí and ágúst tend til be the least comfortable months. febrúar is the warmest month með average highs near 23°C, while júlí is the coldest með 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.
Í einföldu máli. Today is slightly warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 20°C is 2.8°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking 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
| Tegund | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Land | Nýja-Sjáland |
| Heimsálfa | Eyjaálfa |
| Hnit | 38°8′12.5″S 176°14′58.9″E (-38.1368, 176.2497) |
| Mannfjöldi | 58.000 |
| Known for | geothermal parks and Maori culture |
| Staðartími | 7:46 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | janúar, febrúar, mars and desember |
| Loftslag | 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 Eyjaálfa.
What is the weather like in Rotorua núna?
It is currently 11°C (53°F) með clear. Raki is 89% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Rotorua?
janúar, febrúar, mars and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Rotorua, which has a temperate climate. júní, júlí and ágúst 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 7:46 AM.
How many people live in Rotorua?
Rotorua has a population of approximately 58.000.
What is the nearest airport til Rotorua?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 180 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 24, 2026 at 7:46 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
