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

Curious about the climate in Rotorua this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Rotorua is usually perfect in January, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season takes place during January. Daytime temperatures hover around 23°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Rotorua in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. Take advantage of the driest month of the year with its minimal rain. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 240 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Rotorua. January and March typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rotorua, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 95 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 240 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in January

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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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