Rotorua Klimat and Average Väder
Klimat of Rotorua: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
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° | 12° | 71 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 18° | 11° | 158 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 15° | 7° | 82 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 13° | 7° | 176 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 12° | 5° | 158 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augusti | 12° | 5° | 91 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 14° | 7° | 92 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 9° | 118 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 19° | 11° | 136 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 22° | 13° | 124 mm | ★★★★☆ |
Klimat type: Temperate. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Rotorua
Högest 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 |
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 augusti - 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 och 0,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december och februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 10°C.
What och pack, what och skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and augusti - 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 8°C (46°F) in Rotorua med mulet. Det känns som 7°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 8°C och 16°C. Risken för nederbörd är 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - godtagbart — planera efter vädret.
Bästa tiden att besöka Rotorua is januari, februari, mars and december. Klimatet är temperate. juni, juli and augusti tend och be the least comfortable months. februari 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.
Enkelt förklarat. 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 och be outside is roughly 2 PM och 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 och 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
| 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 | 2:54 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| 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 8°C (46°F) med mulet. Luftfuktighet is 99% 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 augusti 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 2:54 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 oktober 1, 2026 at 2:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
