Best Time en Visit Rotorua
Beste reistijd Rotorua: januari, februari, maart and december. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd Rotorua
Go in januari, februari, maart and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and augustus – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimaat in Rotorua month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 22° | 14° | 128 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 23° | 14° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 20° | 12° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 18° | 11° | 158 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 15° | 7° | 82 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 13° | 7° | 176 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 12° | 5° | 158 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augustus | 12° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 14° | 7° | 92 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 9° | 118 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 19° | 11° | 136 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 22° | 13° | 124 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Rotorua compares met 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 |
What en pack, what en 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 augustus – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Rotorua is a city in Bay of Plenty. Rotorua is known for geothermal parks and Maori culture. Er wonen ongeveer 58.000.
Op dit moment is het 14°C (57°F) in Rotorua met heldere hemel. Het voelt als 15°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 5°C en 15°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.7/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Rotorua is januari, februari, maart and december. Het klimaat is temperate. juni, juli and augustus zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. februari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 23°C, terwijl juli is de koudste maand, met minima rond 5°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 180 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park.
Kort gezegd. 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 en be outside is roughly 2 PM en 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.
Weer in Rotorua nu
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 3:21 PM, okt 6 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 16° / 11°
Lichte motregen · 22% rain · wind 14 km/h
⛈️ 16° / 12°
Onweer · 49% rain · wind 15 km/h
Dingen om te doen in Rotorua
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Rotorua.
Quick facts about Rotorua
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Land | Nieuw-Zeeland |
| Continent | Oceanië |
| Coördinaten | 38°8′12.5″S 176°14′58.9″E (-38.1368, 176.2497) |
| Bevolking | 58.000 |
| Known for | geothermal parks and Maori culture |
| Lokale tijd | 3:21 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, februari, maart and december |
| Klimaat | 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 Oceanië.
What is the weather like in Rotorua nu?
It is currently 14°C (57°F) met heldere hemel. Luchtvochtigheid is 57% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Rotorua?
januari, februari, maart and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Rotorua, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and augustus are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Rotorua in?
Rotorua observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The lokale tijd is 3:21 PM.
How many people live in Rotorua?
Rotorua has a population of approximately 58.000.
What is the nearest airport en Rotorua?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 180 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 3:21 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
