When is the best time to go to Rotorua
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Rotorua, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Rotorua
Rotorua weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rotorua are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 125mm | 7.8hrs | 15.5hrs |
The weather in January in Rotorua is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rotorua, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Rotorua and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Rotorua with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 131mm | 7.2hrs | 14.5hrs |
February in Rotorua is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rotorua, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Rotorua and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rotorua with around 131mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 176mm | 6.1hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in March in Rotorua is characteristically mild and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rotorua, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn in Rotorua and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rotorua with around 176mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 135mm | 5.9hrs | 12.1hrs |
Rotorua's weather in April is typically mild and wet in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rotorua.
April is in the fall / autumn in Rotorua and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Rotorua with around 135mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 152mm | 4.9hrs | 11.1hrs |
May is a wet month in Rotorua and the temperature is generally mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rotorua for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Rotorua and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rotorua with around 152mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 187mm | 4hrs | 15.5hrs |
June in Rotorua is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rotorua for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the winter in Rotorua and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rotorua with around 187mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 172mm | 4.6hrs | 14.5hrs |
July in Rotorua is generally wet with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rotorua for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the winter in Rotorua and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Rotorua with around 172mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 198mm | 4.6hrs | 13.3hrs |
The weather in August in Rotorua is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rotorua for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the winter in Rotorua and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Rotorua with around 198mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 173mm | 5hrs | 12.1hrs |
Rotorua's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rotorua for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Rotorua and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rotorua with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.
Rotorua weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 151mm | 6.1hrs | 11.1hrs |
October is a wet month in Rotorua and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rotorua.
October is in the spring in Rotorua and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rotorua with around 151mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 145mm | 6.8hrs | 15.5hrs |
November is a wet month in Rotorua and the temperature is generally mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Rotorua.
November is in the spring in Rotorua and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rotorua with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 166mm | 7hrs | 14.5hrs |
December in Rotorua is generally wet with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rotorua, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Rotorua and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rotorua with around 166mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Rotorua weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 22.5°C 72.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 125mm 4.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 7.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 11.5°C 52.7°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 198mm 7.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | February | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
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