The climate in Rotorua during February can be summarized as mild and wet.
February is in the summer in Rotorua and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 22.7°C 72.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 12.5°C 54.5°F |
Average temperature | 17.6°C 63.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 131 mm 5.1 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
Humidity | 81% |
Windspeed | 9kph 6 mph |
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.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Rotorua in February 2025.
Best places to visit in February
Hottest month: | February | 22.5°C 72.5°F |
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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 |