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

What does the weather outlook for Rotorua look like in October? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Rotorua includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 17°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 8°C.

Precipitation

Rotorua in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 193 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 79%  

Sunshine 193 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Zealand in October

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

6/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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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