Rotorua Weather Forecast
Rotorua weather: 56°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Rotorua is a city in Bay of Plenty. Rotorua is known for geothermal parks and Maori culture. It has a population of about 58.000.
Right now it is 56°F (14°C) in Rotorua with clear sky. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 44°F to 56°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Rotorua is January, February, March and December. The climate is temperate. June, July and September tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 39°F.
The closest major airport is Auckland Airport (AKL), about 112 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hobbiton Movie Set, North Island, Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 56°F is 2.7°F above the 54°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Rotorua today at 9.7/10. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Rotorua
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Weather in Rotorua right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:54 PM, Aug 25 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Rotorua
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 56° / 44° | 0% | 16 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 47° | 0% | 15 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 50° | 35% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 49° | 51% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 47° | 69% · 0,6 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 44° | 23% | 19 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 59° / 43° | 4% | 16 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 42° | 2% | 15 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 46° | 31% · 0,0 in | 21 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 39° | 36% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 49° | 47% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 57° / 46° | 29% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 39° | 24% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 43° | 31% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 43° | 24% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 66° / 43° | 23% | 8 mph | 5 |
Climate in Rotorua month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72° | 57° | 5,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 73° | 57° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 68° | 53° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 64° | 52° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 58° | 45° | 3,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 56° | 44° | 6,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 53° | 40° | 6,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 54° | 39° | 1,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 58° | 45° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 62° | 48° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 67° | 52° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 71° | 55° | 4,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Rotorua
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Rotorua
Go in January, February, March and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 right now?
It is currently 56°F (14°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 60% and wind is 15 mph.
When is the best time to visit Rotorua?
January, February, March and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Rotorua, which has a temperate climate. June, July 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 5:54 PM.
How many people live in Rotorua?
Rotorua has a population of approximately 58.000.
What is the nearest airport to Rotorua?
The closest airports are Auckland Airport (AKL), 112 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 25, 2026 at 5:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
