City in Bay of Plenty

Rotorua Potovanja Guide

Rotorua travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time do visit, things do do and nearby places.

☀️ 14°C now🕔 11:02 PM local📅 Best: januar, februar, marec and december👥 58.000

Active alerts for Rotorua

⚠️čet, okt 15: heavy rain, 30 mm. Flooding and delays possible.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Povzetek

Rotorua is a city in Bay of Plenty. Rotorua is known for geothermal parks and Maori culture. Ima približno 58.000.

Trenutno je 14°C (57°F) in Rotorua z jasno nebo. Občutek je 15°C. Danes so temperature od 5°C do 15°C. Verjetnost padavin je 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - odlično — odpravite se zdaj.

Najboljši čas za obisk Rotorua is januar, februar, marec and december. Podnebje je temperate. junij, julij and avgust tend do be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month z average highs near 23°C, while julij is the coldest z 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.

Preprosto povedano. 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 do be outside is roughly 2 PM do 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.

Zemljevid Rotorua

Interactive map z nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Koordinate: 38°8′12.5″S 176°14′58.9″E (-38.1368, 176.2497)

Vreme v Rotorua zdaj

☀️
14°C
Jasno nebo · feels like 15°C
Vlažnost57%
Veter3 km/h NE
Sunki17 km/h
UV-indeks6.9 · Visoko
Oblačnost1%
Tlak993 hPa
VidljivostExcellent · 38 km
Kakovost zraka42 · Good
Sončni vzhod6:43 AM
Sončni zahod7:23 PM
Luna🌗 Last quarter · 33%

Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.

Open-Meteo Updated 11:02 PM, okt 6 local time.

⚠️čet, okt 15: heavy rain, 30 mm. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

soburday, okt 10

🌦️ 16° / 11°

Light drizzle · 22% rain · wind 14 km/h

nedday, okt 11

⛈️ 16° / 12°

Nevihta · 49% rain · wind 15 km/h

Quick facts about Rotorua

VrstaCity
RegionBay of Plenty
Državanova Zelandija
CelinaOceanija
Koordinate38°8′12.5″S 176°14′58.9″E (-38.1368, 176.2497)
Prebivalstvo58.000
Known forgeothermal parks and Maori culture
Lokalni čas11:02 PM (UTC+13:00)
Best monthsjanuar, februar, marec and december
PodnebjeTemperate

Kaj početi in Rotorua

Znamenitosti, parks and landmarks in and around Rotorua.

Najboljši čas za obisk Rotorua

Go in januar, februar, marec and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: junij, julij and avgust - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★★★☆
februar★★★★☆
marec★★★★☆
april★★★☆☆
maj★★★☆☆
junij★★☆☆☆
julij★★☆☆☆
avgust★★★☆☆
september★★★☆☆
oktober★★★☆☆
november★★★★☆
december★★★★☆

What do pack, what do skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • 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
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid junij, julij and avgust - historically the least comfortable months here.

Letališča near Rotorua

Closest airports z IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Auckland AirportAKL180 kmAuckland

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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 Oceanija.

What is the weather like in Rotorua zdaj?

It is currently 14°C (57°F) z jasno nebo. Vlažnost is 57% and wind is 3 km/h.

When is the best time do visit Rotorua?

januar, februar, marec and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Rotorua, which has a temperate climate. junij, julij and avgust 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 11:02 PM.

How many people live in Rotorua?

Rotorua has a population of approximately 58.000.

What is the nearest airport do Rotorua?

The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 180 km away.

What are the top things do 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Zemljevid tilesOpenStreetZemljevid contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 11:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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