Best Time to Visit Rotorua for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

74/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

November, January, March

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7°C – 17°C

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Generally dry

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Rotorua?

The best time to visit Rotorua for hiking is November, January, March, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Rotorua

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	71Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	86	9.9	76%	shoulder
February	68Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	23°	113	10	77%	shoulder
March	70Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	21°	108	11.2	80%	shoulder
April	45Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	18°	119	11.5	85%	shoulder
May	45Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	15°	123	13.3	86%	shoulder
June	37Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	12°	141	13.9	88%	shoulder
July	34Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	11°	124	14.5	86%	shoulder
August	35Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	8°	12°	150	15.5	84%	wet
September	48Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	10°	14°	143	15.8	83%	shoulder
October	64Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	16°	120	14.4	80%	shoulder
November	74Good Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	18°	101	12.1	78%	shoulder
December	67Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	21°	122	13	79%	shoulder