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

Will it be warm or cold in Rotorua this July? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In July, Rotorua tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During July, you’ll experience the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 13°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 5°C. The temperatures in July are often the mildest compared to the rest of the year.

Precipitation

Rotorua in July usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 133 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit Rotorua. January and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rotorua, monthly averages in July

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 87%  

Sunshine 133 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in July

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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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