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Weather in Rotorua, New Zealand 🇳🇿

Current Weather in Rotorua

Patchy rain nearby
6°C
Feels like 4°C. Patchy rain nearby.
🌬️ 13 km/h WSW
💧 74% Humidity
🧭 1014 hPa
👁️ 10.0 km Visibility
☀️ UV Index: 0.0
🌡️ Dew Point: 2°C
🌅 Sunrise: 06:18 AM
🌇 Sunset: 06:03 PM
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Right now Rotorua is 6°C with patchy rain nearby, feeling like 4°C. Expect 74% humidity and winds of about 13 km/h, and the UV index is 0 (low). Over the next few days, temperatures in Rotorua range from about 4°C to 15°C.

Hourly Forecast for Rotorua

07:00
Sunny
10%
08:00
Overcast
19%
09:00
Overcast
18%
10:00
Overcast
17%
11:00
Patchy rain nearby
12%
12:00
Patchy rain nearby
11°
14%
13:00
Patchy rain nearby
12°
8%
14:00
Patchy rain nearby
12°
10%
15:00
Partly Cloudy
13°
4%
16:00
Overcast
13°
10%
17:00
Sunny
12°
3%
18:00
Cloudy
11°
13%
19:00
Partly Cloudy
10°
13%
20:00
Partly Cloudy
13%
21:00
Cloudy
22%
22:00
Overcast
27%
23:00
Overcast
25%
00:00
Clear
14%
01:00
Clear
15%
02:00
Clear
15%
03:00
Clear
18%
04:00
Overcast
28%
05:00
Cloudy
23%
06:00
Clear
15%

14-Day Forecast for Rotorua

Sun, Sep 13
Overcast Overcast
13° /
Mon, Sep 14
Sunny Sunny
14° /
Tue, Sep 15
Fog Fog
15° /
Wed, Sep 16
Overcast Overcast
15° /
Thu, Sep 17
Patchy rain nearby Patchy rain nearby
11° /
Fri, Sep 18
Moderate or heavy rain shower Moderate or heavy rain shower
14° /
Sat, Sep 19
Fog Fog
14° /
Sun, Sep 20
Sunny Sunny
15° /
Mon, Sep 21
Sunny Sunny
20° /
Tue, Sep 22
Sunny Sunny
20° /
Wed, Sep 23
Overcast Overcast
17° /
Thu, Sep 24
Overcast Overcast
/
Fri, Sep 25
Overcast Overcast
14° /
Sat, Sep 26
Overcast Overcast
11° /

Additional Forecasts for Rotorua

Air Quality

💨 US EPA Index 1 (Good)
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 61.0 μg/m³
O₃ (Ozone) 52.0 μg/m³
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) 0.8 μg/m³
SO₂ (Sulphur Dioxide) 0.1 μg/m³
PM2.5 (Fine particles) 8.0 μg/m³
PM10 (Coarse particles) 12.6 μg/m³

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Best Time to Be Outside in Rotorua Today

The most comfortable window in Rotorua today looks like 15:00 to 18:00, when it is around 13°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 6°C (43°F) in Rotorua, patchy rain nearby (feels like 4°C).

What's the weather like in Rotorua right now?

Current weather in Rotorua: Patchy rain nearby, humidity 74%, wind 13 km/h WSW.

What is today's forecast for Rotorua?

Today in Rotorua: high 13°C, low 4°C, overcast. Chance of rain: 19%.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Rotorua?

Daily highs and lows for Rotorua:

  • 2026-09-13: 13°C / 4°C
  • 2026-09-14: 14°C / 5°C
  • 2026-09-15: 15°C / 5°C
  • 2026-09-16: 15°C / 6°C
  • 2026-09-17: 11°C / 5°C
  • 2026-09-18: 14°C / 6°C
  • 2026-09-19: 14°C / 4°C
Is it going to rain in Rotorua today?

There is a 19% chance of rain in Rotorua today. Total expected precipitation: 0.06 mm.

What is the wind speed in Rotorua right now?

Wind in Rotorua is currently 13 km/h (8 mph) from the WSW.

What is the UV index in Rotorua right now?

The UV index in Rotorua is currently 0 (low). Sun protection is recommended when the index is 3 or higher.

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