Rotorua, New ZealandQuick decision
When to visit Rotorua?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–23°C in January
🌧 Least rain
39% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
July (43%)
📅 Best score
7.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Geysers & hot springsYear-round — Te Puia, Wai-O-Tapu, bubbling mud pools.
Māori cultureYear-round — haka, hangi, Tamaki Village, cultural shows.
Redwoods & mountain bikingYear-round — redwood forest, 130+ km of MTB trails.
Lakes & kayakingNov–Mar — Lake Tarawera, blue water, Hot Water Beach kayak.
Monthly climate data
Rotorua weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 14°C | 23°C | 39% | 3.5 | 13.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 15°C | 23°C | 41% | 4.2 | 12.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 13°C | 21°C | 33% | 3.3 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 10°C | 18°C | 36% | 3.8 | 9.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 8°C | 15°C | 31% | 4.0 | 8.7h | 6.5/10 |
| ⛅ June | 7°C | 13°C | 39% | 4.5 | 7.9h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 5°C | 12°C | 43% | 5.1 | 7.7h | 4.4/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 5°C | 12°C | 40% | 3.3 | 9.0h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 7°C | 14°C | 46% | 4.4 | 9.8h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 9°C | 16°C | 46% | 3.8 | 10.5h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 11°C | 19°C | 48% | 4.3 | 12.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 13°C | 21°C | 45% | 4.1 | 12.9h | 7.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 18°C, 33% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 12°C, 41% rainy days, 8.2h sunshine/day. Score: 4.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 16°C, 47% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 22°C, 42% rainy days, 12.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 39% rainy days and 23°C.
July is the wettest month with 43% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 23°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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