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Rotorua weather in December

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

December at a glance

In December, Rotorua averages 22°C by day and 13°C at night. The wettest month is usually January.

December in Rotorua averages a daytime high of 22°C and an overnight low of 13°C, which reads as warm for this part of the world. It is among the three warmest months of the year here. 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 December?
Rotorua averages a daytime high of 22°C in December, with overnight lows around 13°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is December 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 December?
The wettest month in Rotorua is usually January. Across the year the city sees roughly 1490 mm of precipitation.

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