Best Time to Visit Rotorua
New Zealand · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Rotorua?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Rotorua?
- January is typically the hottest month in Rotorua, with average daytime highs around 22°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Rotorua?
- July is usually the wettest month, with around 163mm of precipitation.