Rotorua
Geysers and mud pools that keep the whole town smelling faintly of sulphur, a Māori cultural performance that has become the classic way to spend an evening here, and hot springs that turn a long day of sightseeing into an actual spa treatment.
The best time to visit Rotorua is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (64°F). Local time there is 15:56 (UTC+13).
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The year at a glance
March · high 20°C · rain 101mm · 12.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C73°F | 125mm4.9in | 14.5h14.5h | |
| February | 23°C73°F | 130mm5.1in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| March | 20°C69°F | 101mm4.0in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| April | 18°C64°F | 79mm3.1in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| May | 15°C59°F | 165mm6.5in | 10.1h10.1h | in the recommended window |
| June | 13°C55°F | 155mm6.1in | 9.5h9.5h | |
| July | 12°C53°F | 182mm7.2in | 9.8h9.8h | |
| August | 12°C54°F | 107mm4.2in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| September | 14°C57°F | 157mm6.2in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| October | 16°C61°F | 132mm5.2in | 13.2h13.2h | in the recommended window |
| November | 19°C67°F | 166mm6.5in | 14.3h14.3h | in the recommended window |
| December | 21°C70°F | 163mm6.4in | 14.8h14.8h |
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When is the best time to visit Rotorua?
The best time to visit Rotorua is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 18°C (64°F).
How warm does Rotorua get?
Typical daytime highs in Rotorua are Mar–May 18°C (64°F), Jun–Aug 12°C (54°F), Sep–Nov 16°C (62°F), Dec–Feb 22°C (72°F).
Is Rotorua expensive?
On the ground, Rotorua is middling.
What sort of trip is Rotorua good for?
Rotorua is good for history and culture, nature and scenery, relaxing holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Rotorua?
The wettest month in Rotorua is July at 182mm (7.2in), the driest April at 79mm (3.1in), with a monthly average of 139mm (5.5in).
What plug do I need for Rotorua?
Rotorua uses type I sockets at 230 V.
