Rotorua
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Rotorua month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Rotorua are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), August the coldest (average low 6°C), and July the wettest (about 160 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.0 | 14.2 | 110 | 11.0 |
| February | 23.0 | 14.7 | 118 | 10.0 |
| March | 20.7 | 12.7 | 104 | 9.5 |
| April | 17.9 | 10.8 | 116 | 8.0 |
| May | 15.0 | 8.4 | 125 | 7.3 |
| June | 12.9 | 6.9 | 130 | 6.4 |
| July | 11.9 | 5.8 | 160 | 6.3 |
| August | 12.6 | 5.5 | 104 | 7.5 |
| September | 14.3 | 7.3 | 132 | 8.1 |
| October | 16.8 | 9.1 | 115 | 9.0 |
| November | 19.5 | 11.4 | 132 | 10.5 |
| December | 21.7 | 13.2 | 125 | 11.0 |
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01 · OverviewRotorua, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Rotorua took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Rotorua
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Rotorua
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Rotorua
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Rotorua
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Rotorua
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Rotorua
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rotorua
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01 · Q&AWhere is Rotorua located and what are its coordinates?
Rotorua is situated in New Zealand at geographic coordinates -38.1387, 176.2452, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Rotorua?
Rotorua has a recorded population of approximately 65,901 and observes the Pacific/Auckland time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Rotorua?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Rotorua include EN-NZ, MI, with NZD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Rotorua?
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