Rotorua
Rotorua Central, Rotorua Lakes District, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Current Weather
18°65°
Clear
Feels Like: 23°73°
Min: 7°44°
Max: 21°70°
The next few hours will be mostly clear, with today reaching 21°C and dropping to 9°C. The coming days will be drizzle
Hourly Forecast
Want a closer look at the weather?
Premium adds minute-by-minute rain timing, yesterday comparisons, and more detail across Airpult.
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Daylight Hours
06:19
Sunrise
19:38
Sunset
Moon
16:26
Moonrise
04:49
Moonset
Daily Forecast
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Resources
UV Index
Humidity
Looking at the night sky?
See moon phases, eclipses, and seasons for this year.
View astronomyCurrent stargazing conditions?
See sky darkness, moon phase, and the best viewing window for Rotorua.
View stargazing scoreWeather in Rotorua today, October 23, 2026
Rotorua keeps a mostly sunny profile on October 23, 2026, aside from a cloudier spell around 23:00. Outside that window, bright conditions should still lead the day. Expect a brighter morning, with limited cloud around 13% by 11:00. Conditions start on a settled note.Rotorua keeps a mostly sunny profile on October 23, 2026, aside from a cloudier spell around 23:00. Outside that window, bright conditions should still lead the day. Expect a brighter morning, with limited cloud around 13% by 11:00. Conditions start on a settled note.
The temperature range runs from about 7°C up to 21°C. Relative humidity sits between 58% and 92%, reaching its peak around 22:00. Winds stay light, near 17 km/h by 16:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.The temperature range runs from about 44°F up to 70°F. Relative humidity sits between 58% and 92%, reaching its peak around 22:00. Winds stay light, near 11 mph by 16:00, so the day feels still more than breezy.
Afternoon conditions open up, holding cloud close to 20% near 23:00. The day finishes on a milder, brighter note. Views remain open at about 16.1 km. The sun rises at 06:19 and sets at 19:38, for a total of 13 hours 19 minutes of sunlight today.Afternoon conditions open up, holding cloud close to 20% near 23:00. The day finishes on a milder, brighter note. Views remain open at about 10 mi. The sun rises at 06:19 and sets at 19:38, for a total of 13 hours 19 minutes of sunlight today.
In short, October 23, 2026 looks like a fine day in Rotorua for being outside, peaking around 21°C.In short, October 23, 2026 looks like a fine day in Rotorua for being outside, peaking around 70°F.
Frequently asked questions about weather in Rotorua
How warm does it get in Rotorua?
The warmest month in Rotorua is January, with average high temperatures of 23°C. The average temperature during this period is around 18°C.The warmest month in Rotorua is January, with average high temperatures of 73°F. The average temperature during this period is around 64°F.
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.The coldest month in Rotorua is August, with average low temperatures of 41°F. The average temperature during this period is around 47°F.
What is the wettest time of year in Rotorua?
The wettest month in Rotorua is July, with an average of 145 mm of precipitation.The wettest month in Rotorua is July, with an average of 5.7 in of precipitation.
What is the driest time of year in Rotorua?
The driest month in Rotorua is January, with an average of 98 mm of precipitation.The driest month in Rotorua is January, with an average of 3.9 in of precipitation.