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Weather in Rotorua, New Zealand 🇳🇿

Weather Forecast in Rotorua

Current Weather in Rotorua

Sunny
7°C
Feels like 2°C. Sunny.
🌬️ 5 km/h SSE
💧 59% Humidity
🧭 1024 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 1.5
🌡️ Dew Point: -1°C
🌅 Sunrise: 07:19 AM
🌇 Sunset: 05:23 PM
Map Overlays:

Right now Rotorua is 7°C with sunny, feeling like 2°C. Expect 59% humidity and winds of about 5 km/h, and the UV index is 2 (low). Over the next few days, temperatures in Rotorua range from about -2°C to 12°C.

Hourly Forecast for Rotorua

11:00
Sunny
2%
12:00
Sunny
10°
1%
13:00
Sunny
11°
1%
14:00
Sunny
12°
1%
15:00
Sunny
12°
1%
16:00
Sunny
11°
2%
17:00
Sunny
5%
18:00
Clear
9%
19:00
Clear
12%
20:00
Clear
14%
21:00
Clear
14%
22:00
Clear
15%
23:00
Mist
-1°
19%
00:00
Mist
-1°
19%
01:00
Mist
-1°
19%
02:00
Mist
-1°
19%
03:00
Mist
-1°
19%
04:00
Mist
-1°
19%
05:00
Mist
-1°
19%
06:00
Mist
-1°
19%
07:00
Mist
-2°
19%
08:00
Sunny
-1°
14%
09:00
Sunny
8%
10:00
Sunny
4%

14-Day Forecast for Rotorua

Tue, Jul 28
Sunny Sunny
12° / -2°
Wed, Jul 29
Sunny Sunny
12° / -2°
Thu, Jul 30
Fog Fog
12° /
Fri, Jul 31
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
12° /
Sat, Aug 01
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
12° /
Sun, Aug 02
Sunny Sunny
/ -2°
Mon, Aug 03
Sunny Sunny
10° / -2°
Tue, Aug 04
Sunny Sunny
12° / -3°
Wed, Aug 05
Sunny Sunny
12° / -2°
Thu, Aug 06
Sunny Sunny
12° / -2°
Fri, Aug 07
Sunny Sunny
11° / -1°
Sat, Aug 08
Cloudy Cloudy
12° /
Sun, Aug 09
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
/
Mon, Aug 10
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
13° /

Additional Forecasts for Rotorua

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 73.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 30.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 1.3 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 0.1 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 4.5 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 5.3 μg/m³

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Best Time to Be Outside in Rotorua Today

The most comfortable window in Rotorua today looks like 13:00 to 15:00, when it is around 12°C. It should stay dry through that window. No significant rain is expected in the next several hours.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weather in Rotorua

What is the temperature in Rotorua right now?

It is currently 7°C (44°F) in Rotorua, sunny (feels like 2°C).

What's the weather like in Rotorua right now?

Current weather in Rotorua: Sunny, humidity 59%, wind 5 km/h SSE.

What is today's forecast for Rotorua?

Today in Rotorua: high 12°C, low -2°C, sunny. Chance of rain: 8%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Rotorua?

Daily highs and lows for Rotorua:

  • 2026-07-28: 12°C / -2°C
  • 2026-07-29: 12°C / -2°C
  • 2026-07-30: 12°C / 1°C
  • 2026-07-31: 12°C / 3°C
  • 2026-08-01: 12°C / 3°C
  • 2026-08-02: 9°C / -2°C
  • 2026-08-03: 10°C / -2°C
Is it going to rain in Rotorua today?

There is a 8% chance of rain in Rotorua today.

What is the wind speed in Rotorua right now?

Wind in Rotorua is currently 5 km/h (3 mph) from the SSE.

What is the UV index in Rotorua right now?

The UV index in Rotorua is currently 1.5 (low). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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