Rotorua Veður Spá
Rotorua weather: 12°C, clear. Á klukkustund forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
Will it rain in Rotorua?
Yes - rain is likely in Rotorua today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 12 mm of precipitation is forecast, með the wettest days falling on þri., fim. and fös..
Rigningfall over the next 7 days is close til normal for október (12 mm against a typical 27 mm).
16-day forecast for Rotorua
Hæst / Lægst; Úrkoma; UV
| Dagur | Aðstæður | Hæst / Lægst | Úrkoma | Vindur | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| þri., okt 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 17° / 9° | 100% · 5 mm | 26 km/h | 2 |
| mið., okt 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 16° / 7° | 12% · 0 mm | 22 km/h | 8 |
| fim., okt 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 16° / 9° | 100% · 5 mm | 34 km/h | 8 |
| fös., okt 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 15° / 8° | 60% · 1 mm | 39 km/h | 8 |
| lau., okt 31 | ☁️ Skýjað | 15° / 7° | 2% | 18 km/h | 8 |
| sun., nóv 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 16° / 7° | 12% · 1 mm | 19 km/h | 5 |
| mán., nóv 2 | ☁️ Skýjað | 17° / 10° | 16% | 22 km/h | 4 |
| þri., nóv 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 18° / 12° | 62% · 1 mm | 18 km/h | 7 |
| mið., nóv 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 16° / 13° | 63% · 4 mm | 25 km/h | 2 |
| fim., nóv 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 18° / 14° | 61% · 24 mm | 26 km/h | 7 |
| fös., nóv 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 20° / 15° | 45% · 12 mm | 20 km/h | 4 |
| lau., nóv 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 19° / 11° | 51% · 4 mm | 17 km/h | 6 |
| sun., nóv 8 | ☁️ Skýjað | 20° / 9° | 43% | 14 km/h | 4 |
| mán., nóv 9 | 🌥️ Þoka | 18° / 8° | 36% | 15 km/h | 6 |
| þri., nóv 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 19° / 12° | 36% · 1 mm | 16 km/h | 9 |
| mið., nóv 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 19° / 9° | 36% · 2 mm | 15 km/h | 7 |
What this means for Rotorua
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 17°C is in line með the 17°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Vindhviður til 55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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 - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 55 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid júní, júlí and ágúst - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 12°C (53°F) með clear. Raki is 87% and wind is 16 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 12:12 PM.
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 29, 2026 at 12:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
