Which is the hottest month in Rotorua?

The hottest time of year in Rotorua is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Rotorua?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Rotorua with 144mm on average. There are normally 16 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Rotorua?

The sunniest time of year in Rotorua is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 52% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Rotorua?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Rotorua in February when the water temperature reaches 17°C.

Best time to visit Rotorua

Q: When is the best time to visit Rotorua?

The best times to visit Rotorua, New Zealand are in January and February Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Rotorua, New Zealand are in January and February based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

Rotorua by month

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When is the best time to visit Rotorua?

The best times to visit Rotorua, New Zealand are in January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
4.5
Feb
4
Mar
3
Apr
1.5
May
1.5
Jun
1.5
Jul
1.5
Aug
1.5
Sep
2.5
Oct
3.5
Nov
4
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

73
Jan
73
Feb
70
Mar
64
Apr
59
May
54
Jun
54
Jul
55
Aug
57
Sep
63
Oct
66
Nov
70
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
7
Feb
6
Mar
6
Apr
5
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
4
Aug
5
Sep
6
Oct
6
Nov
7
Dec

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Sunshine hours

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Monthly rainfall

Days with some rain

Heat & humidity

The weather guide for New Zealand (Rotorua) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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