Rotorua Climă and Average Vreme
Climă of Rotorua: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climă in Rotorua month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Lună | Avg high | Avg low | Ploaiefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ianuarie | 22° | 14° | 128 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februarie | 23° | 14° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| martie | 20° | 12° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| aprilie | 18° | 11° | 158 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 15° | 7° | 82 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| iunie | 13° | 7° | 176 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| iulie | 12° | 5° | 158 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 12° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| septembrie | 14° | 7° | 92 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| octombrie | 17° | 9° | 118 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| noiembrie | 19° | 11° | 136 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| decembrie | 22° | 13° | 124 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Climă type: Temperate. Sursă: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Rotorua
Ridicatest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Rotorua compares cu 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 | 1222 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 | 1242 mm |
Cea mai bună perioadă Rotorua
Go in ianuarie, februarie, martie and decembrie. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: iunie, iulie and august - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Rotorua
Today is about average for octombrie. The forecast high of 17°C is in line cu the 17°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Rafale și 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 decembrie și februarie.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What și pack, what și 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 iunie, iulie and august - historically the least comfortable months here.
Rezumat
Rotorua is a city in Bay of Plenty. Rotorua is known for geothermal parks and Maori culture. Are o populație de aproximativ 58.000.
Acum sunt 12°C (53°F) in Rotorua cu senin. Temperatura resimțită este 9°C. Astăzi temperaturile variază între 9°C și 17°C. Probabilitatea de precipitații este de 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.3/10 - marginal.
Cea mai bună perioadă pentru a vizita Rotorua is ianuarie, februarie, martie and decembrie. Clima este temperate. iunie, iulie and august tend și be the least comfortable months. februarie is the warmest month cu average highs near 23°C, while iulie is the coldest cu 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.
Pe scurt. Today is about average for octombrie. The forecast high of 17°C is in line cu the 17°C typical for this month. The best window și be outside is roughly 12 PM și 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Rotorua today at 8/10. Rafale și 55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Rotorua
| Tip | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Țară | Noua Zeelandă |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordonate | 38°8′12.5″S 176°14′58.9″E (-38.1368, 176.2497) |
| Populație | 58.000 |
| Known for | geothermal parks and Maori culture |
| Ora locală | 12:22 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | ianuarie, februarie, martie and decembrie |
| Climă | 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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Rotorua acum?
It is currently 12°C (53°F) cu senin. Umiditate is 87% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time și visit Rotorua?
ianuarie, februarie, martie and decembrie offer the most comfortable conditions in Rotorua, which has a temperate climate. iunie, iulie 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 12:22 AM.
How many people live in Rotorua?
Rotorua has a population of approximately 58.000.
What is the nearest airport și Rotorua?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 180 km away.
What are the top things și 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoză and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calitatea aerului and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climă 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 octombrie 29, 2026 at 12:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
