Rotorua Weather by Month
Twelve months of Rotorua, New Zealand weather — averages from 2006–2025.
Rotorua's warmest month is January (average high 22.7°C (72.9°F)) and the coolest is July (11.5°C (52.7°F)). The most rain falls in July (about 136 mm), and March is the driest (about 91 mm). January is the sunniest, with about 11.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Best months to visit Rotorua
Ranked within Rotorua's own year by temperature comfort, rainy days and sunshine — historical averages, not a forecast.
Rotorua month by month
January
GoodHigh 22.7°C (72.9°F)
Low 13.7°C (56.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 106 mm (4.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 11 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.3 h sunshine / day
February
GreatHigh 22.7°C (72.9°F)
Low 14.3°C (57.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 92 mm (3.6 in)
- Rainy days
- 10 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.5 h sunshine / day
March
GreatHigh 20.5°C (68.9°F)
Low 12.4°C (54.3°F)
- Rainfall
- 91 mm (3.6 in)
- Rainy days
- 10 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.7 h sunshine / day
April
GoodHigh 17.7°C (63.9°F)
Low 10.5°C (50.9°F)
- Rainfall
- 108 mm (4.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 10 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 8.3 h sunshine / day
May
GoodHigh 14.7°C (58.5°F)
Low 8°C (46.4°F)
- Rainfall
- 117 mm (4.6 in)
- Rainy days
- 10 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 7.5 h sunshine / day
June
GoodHigh 12.3°C (54.1°F)
Low 6.3°C (43.3°F)
- Rainfall
- 128 mm (5 in)
- Rainy days
- 12 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 6.6 h sunshine / day
July
FairHigh 11.5°C (52.7°F)
Low 5.2°C (41.4°F)
- Rainfall
- 136 mm (5.3 in)
- Rainy days
- 13 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 6.6 h sunshine / day
August
GoodHigh 12.3°C (54.1°F)
Low 5.3°C (41.5°F)
- Rainfall
- 117 mm (4.6 in)
- Rainy days
- 13 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 7.7 h sunshine / day
September
GoodHigh 14°C (57.2°F)
Low 6.7°C (44.1°F)
- Rainfall
- 119 mm (4.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 13 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 8.6 h sunshine / day
October
GoodHigh 16.1°C (61°F)
Low 8.2°C (46.8°F)
- Rainfall
- 106 mm (4.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 13 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.5 h sunshine / day
November
GoodHigh 18.9°C (66°F)
Low 10.2°C (50.4°F)
- Rainfall
- 99 mm (3.9 in)
- Rainy days
- 12 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.9 h sunshine / day
December
GoodHigh 20.8°C (69.4°F)
Low 12.6°C (54.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 115 mm (4.5 in)
- Rainy days
- 13 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.7 h sunshine / day
Rotorua Climate & Weather Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine through the year — 2006–2025 averages.
22.7°C (72.9°F)
Hottest month avg high
11.5°C (52.7°F)
Coolest month avg high
136mm
Wettest month avg
91mm
Driest month avg
Temperature by Month
Rainfall by Month
Sunshine Hours
Monthly Averages
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Rainy Days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.7°C (72.9°F) | 13.7°C (56.7°F) | 105.8mm | 11 | 11.3h |
| Feb | 22.7°C (72.9°F) | 14.3°C (57.7°F) | 91.6mm | 10 | 10.5h |
| Mar | 20.5°C (68.9°F) | 12.4°C (54.3°F) | 91.4mm | 10 | 9.7h |
| Apr | 17.7°C (63.9°F) | 10.5°C (50.9°F) | 107.8mm | 10 | 8.3h |
| May | 14.7°C (58.5°F) | 8°C (46.4°F) | 117.3mm | 10 | 7.5h |
| Jun | 12.3°C (54.1°F) | 6.3°C (43.3°F) | 127.9mm | 12 | 6.6h |
What to Pack
Suggested packing for Rotorua's climate.
Versatile Layers
Light layers that work for both mild afternoons and cooler evenings.
Rain Protection
A compact umbrella and a light rain jacket for the wettest months.
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