New Zealand · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Rotorua are January, February and March, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Rotorua sees its warmest weather in January, when daytime highs average around 22°C, and its coolest in July (around 11°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1613mm — July is typically the wettest month (~163mm) and January the driest (~109mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from March to December — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 59 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 13°C | 109mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 22° / 14°C | 109mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 20° / 12°C | 116mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 17° / 10°C | 135mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 14° / 8°C | 133mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 12° / 6°C | 159mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 11° / 5°C | 163mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 12° / 5°C | 155mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 14° / 7°C | 132mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 16° / 8°C | 132mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 18° / 10°C | 125mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 20° / 12°C | 146mm | 👍 Good |
January in Rotorua is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 13°C (56°F). Expect roughly 109mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
February in Rotorua is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 109mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Rotorua is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 116mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket
April in Rotorua is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 135mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
May in Rotorua is mild, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 133mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
June in Rotorua is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 159mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
July in Rotorua is chilly, with average daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 163mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Rotorua is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (53°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (41°F). Expect roughly 155mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Rotorua is chilly, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows near 7°C (44°F). Expect roughly 132mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Rotorua is mild, with average daytime highs around 16°C (60°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 132mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
November in Rotorua is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (49°F). Expect roughly 125mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings · compact umbrella or rain jacket
December in Rotorua is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 146mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes · compact umbrella or rain jacket