Which is the hottest month in Rotorua?

The hottest time of year in Rotorua is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Which month has the most rain in Rotorua?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Rotorua with 198mm on average. There are normally 15 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Rotorua?

The sunniest time of year in Rotorua is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 50% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit Rotorua

Q: When is the best time to visit Rotorua?

The best time to visit Rotorua is January and February based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Rotorua?

The best time to visit Rotorua is January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Feb
3.5
Mar
2
Apr
0.5
May
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Jun
0.5
Jul
0.5
Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

23
Jan
23
Feb
21
Mar
18
Apr
15
May
12
Jun
12
Jul
13
Aug
14
Sep
17
Oct
19
Nov
21
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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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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