Best Time och Visit Rotorua
Bästa tiden att besöka Rotorua: januari, februari, mars and december. Månad-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Bästa tiden att besöka Rotorua
Go in januari, februari, mars and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and september - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimat in Rotorua month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Månad | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 22° | 14° | 128 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| februari | 23° | 14° | 73 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 20° | 11° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 18° | 11° | 158 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 15° | 7° | 82 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 13° | 7° | 175 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 12° | 5° | 159 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augusti | 12° | 4° | 59 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 7° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 9° | 118 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 19° | 11° | 136 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 22° | 13° | 124 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimat type: Temperate. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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 | 1474 mm |
| Taupo | 63 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 1267 mm |
| North Island | 77 km | 11°C | 2°C cooler | 1815 mm |
| Lake Taupo | 79 km | 13°C | about the same | 1552 mm |
| Waikato | 94 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1255 mm |
What och pack, what och skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and september - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammanfattning
Rotorua is a city in Bay of Plenty. Rotorua is known for geothermal parks and Maori culture. Befolkningen är cirka 58.000.
Just nu är det 9°C (48°F) in Rotorua med klart. Det känns som 8°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 5°C och 15°C. Risken för nederbörd är 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - bra förhållanden.
Bästa tiden att besöka Rotorua is januari, februari, mars and december. Klimatet är temperate. juni, juli and september tend och be the least comfortable months. februari is the warmest month med average highs near 23°C, while augusti is the coldest med lows near 4°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.
Enkelt förklarat. Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 15°C is in line med the 15°C typical for this month. The best window och be outside is roughly 12 PM och 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Rotorua today at 9.7/10. 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.
Vädret i Rotorua just nu
Open-Meteo Updated 8:44 PM, sep 15 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 15° / 5°
Light drizzle · 28% rain · wind 29 km/h
🌦️ 12° / 5°
Light drizzle · 31% rain · wind 34 km/h
Saker att göra in Rotorua
Sevärdheter, parks and landmarks in and around Rotorua.
Quick facts about Rotorua
| Typ | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Land | Nya Zeeland |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| 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 | 8:44 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | januari, februari, mars and december |
| Klimat | 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 Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Rotorua just nu?
It is currently 9°C (48°F) med klart. Luftfuktighet is 91% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time och visit Rotorua?
januari, februari, mars and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Rotorua, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and september are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Rotorua in?
Rotorua observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 8:44 PM.
How many people live in Rotorua?
Rotorua has a population of approximately 58.000.
What is the nearest airport och Rotorua?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 180 km away.
What are the top things och 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat 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 september 15, 2026 at 8:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
