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Rotorua
Visit in February — score 60/100 · avg high 81°F · 18 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
#2February
#1March
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November
#3December
Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57 | 66° | 82° | 51° | 20 | 81 | 14.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| February | 60 | 66° | 81° | 51° | 18 | 72 | 13.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| March | 47 | 62° | 78° | 47° | 22 | 86 | 12.3h | High | Average |
| April | 37 | 58° | 72° | 43° | 27 | 106 | 11.0h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 29 | 53° | 65° | 38° | 27 | 106 | 9.9h | Low | Below avg |
| June | 19 | 49° | 60° | 36° | 30 | 131 | 9.4h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 19 | 47° | 58° | 35° | 31 | 129 | 9.6h | Low | Below avg |
| August | 23 | 48° | 59° | 35° | 26 | 104 | 10.5h | Low | Below avg |
| September | 29 | 51° | 64° | 37° | 25 | 99 | 11.8h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 41 | 54° | 67° | 39° | 20 | 82 | 13.0h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 56 | 58° | 74° | 44° | 18 | 70 | 14.1h | High | Average |
| December | 50 | 63° | 78° | 47° | 24 | 94 | 14.6h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 42/100
- High
- 68°F
- Low
- 40°F
- Rain days
- 21/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Rotorua (September, October, November) brings average highs of 68°F and lows of 40°F, with about 21 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 42/100, with November being the strongest month of the season at 56/100.
Summer
- Score
- 55/100
- High
- 80°F
- Low
- 50°F
- Rain days
- 21/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Rotorua (December, January, February) brings average highs of 80°F and lows of 50°F, with about 21 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 55/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 60/100.
Fall
- Score
- 37/100
- High
- 72°F
- Low
- 43°F
- Rain days
- 25/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Rotorua (March, April, May) brings average highs of 72°F and lows of 43°F, with about 25 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 37/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 47/100.
Winter
- Score
- 20/100
- High
- 59°F
- Low
- 35°F
- Rain days
- 29/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Rotorua (June, July, August) brings average highs of 59°F and lows of 35°F, with about 29 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 20/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 23/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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