Rotorua in October

6.2out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 16°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

16°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
13Rainy days (103 mm)
13:01 hDaylight
06:30Sunrise · 19:31 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 16°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in October varies a lot between years (±3.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

22° 13° J 22° 13° F 20° 11° M 17° 9° A 14° 7° M 12° 6° J 11° 5° J 12° 5° A 14° 6° S 16° 8° O 18° 9° N 20° 12° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 22°C13°C83 mm 11– – 7.7
February 22°C13°C83 mm 10– – 7.8
March 20°C11°C85 mm 10– – 7.5
April 17°C9°C102 mm 10– – 6.8
May 14°C7°C101 mm 11– – 6.4
June 12°C6°C109 mm 11– – 5.8
July 11°C5°C116 mm 12– – 5.6
August 12°C5°C113 mm 14– – 5.5
September 14°C6°C115 mm 14– – 5.7
October 16°C8°C103 mm 13– – 6.2
November 18°C9°C93 mm 12– – 6.8
December 20°C12°C113 mm 14– – 6.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Rotorua in October?

Daytime highs average 16°C and nights about 8°C.

When is the best time to visit Rotorua?

The best months are February, January, March.