Best Time to Visit Rotorua: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Rotorua: February, January, March.
- Best months for Rotorua: February, January, March.
- Peak season is February, January, December. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: September, August, December.
- The least pleasant month is August (score 5.5).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 13°C | 83 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.7 |
| February | 22°C | 13°C | 83 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| March | 20°C | 11°C | 85 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.5 |
| April | 17°C | 9°C | 102 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.8 |
| May | 14°C | 7°C | 101 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.4 |
| June | 12°C | 6°C | 109 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.8 |
| July | 11°C | 5°C | 116 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 12°C | 5°C | 113 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.5 |
| September | 14°C | 6°C | 115 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.7 |
| October | 16°C | 8°C | 103 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.2 |
| November | 18°C | 9°C | 93 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.8 |
| December | 20°C | 12°C | 113 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rotorua?
The best months are February, January, March.
When is the rainy season in Rotorua?
The wettest months are September, August, December.