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6°
Partly Cloudy
Feels Like: 6°
Min: 4°
Max: 14°
The next few hours will be mostly cloudy, with tomorrow reaching 14°C and dropping to 9°C. The coming days will be mostly clear
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Weather in Rotorua tomorrow, September 17, 2026
Rain features in Rotorua on September 17, 2026, so keep waterproofs handy through the day. The damp theme is strongest where shower chances rise. Early hours look the most unsettled, with rain probability near 22% by 10:00. The thickest cloud arrives around 11:00, reaching about 99%.
The temperature range runs from about 5°C up to 14°C. The air stays humid, with relative humidity between 78% and 100% and the peak around 00:00. A lighter breeze peaks around 12:00 near 5.8 km/h.
Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 72% around 16:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 99% by 12:00. Visibility stays near 16.1 km. Sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:04, giving 11 hours 51 minutes of sunlight today.
In short, treat September 17, 2026 in Rotorua as a damp day: pack covers, watch the wetter hours, and expect a high near 14°C.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Rotorua
How warm does it get in Rotorua?
The warmest month in Rotorua is February, with average high temperatures of 23°C. The average temperature during this period is around 18°C.
How cold does it get in Rotorua?
The coldest month in Rotorua is August, with average low temperatures of 5°C. The average temperature during this period is around 8°C.
What is the wettest time of year in Rotorua?
The wettest month in Rotorua is July, with an average of 145mm of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Rotorua?
The driest month in Rotorua is January, with an average of 98mm of precipitation.
