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Rotorua weather in April

Long-run climate averages for Rotorua, New Zealand in April, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

April at a glance

In April, Rotorua averages 18°C by day and 11°C at night. The wettest month is usually January.

April in Rotorua averages a daytime high of 18°C and an overnight low of 11°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. Across the whole year Rotorua sees roughly 1490 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Rotorua forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Rotorua weather by month

what to expect in Rotorua through the year

Here 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.

Jan
22°
14°
Warm
Wettest
Feb
22°
14°
Warm
Mar
20°
11°
Mild
Apr
18°
11°
Mild
May
14°
Cool
Jun
13°
Cool
Jul
12°
Cool
Aug
12°
Cool
Sep
15°
Mild
Oct
17°
Mild
Nov
19°
10°
Mild
Dec
22°
13°
Warm

Common questions

How warm is Rotorua in April?
Rotorua averages a daytime high of 18°C in April, with overnight lows around 11°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is April a good 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.
Does it rain a lot in Rotorua in April?
The wettest month in Rotorua is usually January. Across the year the city sees roughly 1490 mm of precipitation.

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