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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 17°C by day and 10°C at night. The wettest month is usually July.

April in Rotorua averages a daytime high of 17°C and an overnight low of 10°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. Across the whole year Rotorua sees roughly 1613 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, 1991-2020 averages

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
Feb
22°
14°
Warm
Mar
21°
12°
Mild
Apr
17°
10°
Mild
May
14°
8°
Cool
Jun
12°
6°
Cool
Jul
11°
4°
Cool
Wettest
Aug
12°
4°
Cool
Sep
14°
6°
Cool
Oct
16°
8°
Mild
Nov
18°
9°
Mild
Dec
21°
12°
Mild

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Rotorua, scoring 93/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the German at 86. See the full NZ accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Rotorua in April?
Rotorua averages a daytime high of 17°C in April, with overnight lows around 10°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 January, February, March and April, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Rotorua in April?
The wettest month in Rotorua is usually July. Across the year the city sees roughly 1613 mm of precipitation.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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