Rotorua weather in February (Bay of Plenty, New Zealand)

Wondering what the weather is like in Rotorua during February? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, February in Rotorua includes high temperatures and high rainfall. The summer season takes place during February. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 24°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 14°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Rotorua in February usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 207 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rotorua climate page with graphs.

 

Rotorua, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 207 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in February

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Rotorua, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Rotorua.

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