Rotorua weather
At 12:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 16°C (61°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar. Rotorua sits 285 m (935 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 72%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season Jun–Aug
About Rotorua weather
Is it raining in Rotorua right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 16° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Rotorua this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 15–19° and lows of 7–15°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Rotorua lately?
In the past 7 days, Rotorua had 3 rainy days and 7.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Rotorua?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Rotorua weather by month
When is the best time to visit Rotorua?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Rotorua is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 11°C (52°F) in July to 23°C (74°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Rotorua?
June is the wettest month, with about 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 57 mm (2.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Rotorua?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 23°C (74°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 6°C (42°F).
Does Rotorua have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 113 mm (4.4 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months