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rotorua Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit

Data source:Meteostat
Update date:2025-09

rotorua year round climate

  • Spring (March–May): Average 47–57°F, cool climate with less rainfall, ideal for outdoor activities. Common activities: Hiking, exploring geothermal landscapes. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, warm clothing.
  • Summer (June–August): Average 45–47°F, cool and relatively dry climate, a great time to experience Rotorua's geothermal landscapes. Common activities: Hot spring bathing, visiting Maori cultural villages. Recommended clothing: Warm jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
  • Autumn (September–November): Average 50–57°F, mild and comfortable climate with gradually increasing rainfall. Common activities: Viewing autumn leaves, exploring forest trails. Recommended clothing: Light jacket, comfortable shoes.
  • Winter (December–February): Average 62–64°F, warm climate with less rainfall, suitable for outdoor activities. Common activities: Lakeside walks, visiting museums. Recommended clothing: Short or long-sleeved shirts, light jacket.

rotorua climatological average

Annual average temperature: approx. 53.6°F / Annual rainfall: approx. 44 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: October

rotorua monthly average temperature and precipitation

Month
Air temperature (°F)
Precipitation (mm)
January
64.6°F
3.8
February
63.5°F
1.7
March
57.2°F
2.6
April
54.9°F
4
May
47.8°F
4.4
June
47.8°F
5.8
July
45.3°F
5.1
August
46.2°F
2.7
September
50°F
2.6
October
53.2°F
5.6
November
57.2°F
1.9
December
62.8°F
4.2

rotorua weather for the next seven days

8/11
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
57°F/35.3°F
8/12
Wednesday
Patchy rain nearby
53.3°F/38°F
8/13
Thursday
Light drizzle
51.7°F/48.4°F
8/14
Friday
Light rain
54°F/50.6°F
8/15
Saturday
Light drizzle
52.1°F/47.8°F
8/16
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
52.6°F/40.5°F
8/17
Monday
Sunny
49°F/30°F