Rotorua Weather in October

What's the weather like in Rotorua (Bay of Plenty) in October 2024?

The climate in Rotorua during October can be summarized as mild and wet.

October is in the spring in Rotorua and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Rotorua weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.7°C 62°F
Nightly temperature 7.4°C 45.2°F
Average temperature 12°C 53.6°F
Daily sunshine 6.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 151 mm 5.9 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 15.4°C 59.7°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 10.1kph 6 mph

On average October is the 5th driest 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.

October temperatures in Rotorua

Rotorua average temperature in October

October rainfall

Rotorua average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Rotorua average rain in October

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 October 2024.

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Rotorua weather stats

Rotorua weather statistics
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
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