Rotorua Klima and Average Vær
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 | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 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 | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 22° | 13° | 124 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Rotorua
Høyest 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 |
Beste tid å besøke Rotorua
Go in januar, februar, mars and desember. 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 about average for oktober. The forecast high of 16°C is in line med the 17°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Sikt is down til 0,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and august - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Rotorua is a city in Bay of Plenty. Rotorua is known for geothermal parks and Maori culture. Befolkningen er rundt 58.000.
Akkurat nå er det 8°C (46°F) in Rotorua med overskyet. Det føles som 7°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 8°C til 16°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - greit — planlegg etter været.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Rotorua is januar, februar, mars and desember. Klimaet er temperate. juni, juli and august tend til 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 about average for oktober. The forecast high of 16°C is in line med the 17°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 2 PM til 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Rotorua today at 9.8/10. Sikt is down til 0,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
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 | Oseania |
| 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 | 1:02 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar, mars and desember |
| 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 Oseania.
What is the weather like in Rotorua akkurat nå?
It is currently 8°C (46°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 99% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Rotorua?
januar, februar, mars and desember 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 1:02 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding 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 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
