Rotorua weather
Loading live data…The weather map: all three models at once
European, American, German side by side around Rotorua and nearby towns.Live rain radar →Hourly forecast: next 14 hours
consensus of the three modelsRain in the next 24 hours, model by model
each model's own hourly precipitation, side by sideLoading the three models…
10-day forecast, out to 14 days
where the models agree, and where they splitHeading to Rotorua? Rotorua, New Zealand, sits at 38.1°S in a temperate climate zone. Before you lock in outdoor plans, compare how the three global models - European (ECMWF), American (GFS) and German (ICON) - forecast Rotorua right now. Where they agree you can trust it; the days they split are exactly when a single weather app is least reliable. For a city break, the rain hours below tell you which days to plan indoors.
Best time to visit Rotorua
The most comfortable time to visit Rotorua is usually February, March, April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
Rotorua weather by month
what to expect in Rotorua through the yearHere is Rotorua's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Rotorua by season.