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Weather in Rotorua - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Rotorua, New Zealand: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Rotorua
today🌤️ 16°💧 1.3 mm
Sun☁️ 14°💧 0.2 mm
Mon🌧️ 12°💧 4.2 mm
Tue🌧️ 13°💧 0.1 mm
Wed🌧️ 12°💧 4.2 mm
Thu🌧️ 13°💧 2.7 mm
Fri🌧️ 12°💧 0.3 mm
Sat🌧️ 12°💧 0.1 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Saturday 5 Sept in Rotorua, the forecast high is 16°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 12°C to 15°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 96% of similar days.

16°Cexceptionally warm
usually 12°C–15°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
14°Cwarmer than usual
usually 12°C–15°C
warmer than 75% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: typical
12°Ccooler than usual
usually 12°C–15°C
cooler than 82% of similar days
night: near normal rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual
13°Cnear normal
usually 12°C–15°C
night: near normal rain: less rain than usual wind: exceptionally light
12°Ccooler than usual
usually 12°C–15°C
cooler than 87% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally light
13°Cnear normal
usually 12°C–15°C
night: near normal rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
12°Ccooler than usual
usually 12°C–15°C
cooler than 79% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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5°13°20° 1981: 12°C1982: 14°C1983: 16°C1984: 14°C1985: 13°C1986: 13°C1987: 13°C1988: 12°C1989: 14°C1990: 12°C1991: 13°C1992: 10°C1993: 12°C1994: 12°C1995: 12°C1996: 14°C1997: 11°C1998: 13°C1999: 14°C2000: 14°C2001: 14°C2002: 16°C2003: 13°C2004: 13°C2005: 15°C2006: 14°C2007: 12°C2008: 14°C2009: 14°C2010: 14°C2011: 14°C2012: 14°C2013: 14°C2014: 14°C2015: 12°C2016: 13°C2017: 12°C2018: 13°C2019: 12°C2020: 14°C2021: 13°C2022: 12°C2023: 15°C2024: 15°C2025: 13°C 2026 forecast: 13°C current forecast 13°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 13°C by day. The coolest year was 1992 (10°C) and the warmest was 2002 (16°C). The current forecast averages 13°C - close to the historical median.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Rotorua

Rotorua - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Rotorua 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
14°
around 10° at night · days with rain: 8
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
16°
around 9° at night · rain chance 0%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
18°
around 11° at night · rain chance 0%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Rotorua: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 14° by day and 10° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 16° in September, and about 18° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Rotorua

Saturday5 September 2026
🌤️16°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:32 · sunset 17:56 · night 9° · evening 14° · rain 1.32 mm · humidity 53% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 25%
Sunday6 September 2026
☁️14°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:31 · sunset 17:57 · night 12° · evening 12° · rain 0.18 mm · humidity 61% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️12°moderate rain
sunrise 06:29 · sunset 17:58 · night 8° · evening 11° · rain 4.17 mm · humidity 96% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️13°light rain
sunrise 06:28 · sunset 17:59 · night 8° · evening 11° · rain 0.13 mm · humidity 69% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 97%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️12°light rain
sunrise 06:26 · sunset 18:00 · night 9° · evening 9° · rain 4.21 mm · humidity 93% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 98%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️13°light rain
sunrise 06:25 · sunset 18:01 · night 8° · evening 8° · rain 2.7 mm · humidity 65% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 80%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️12°light rain
sunrise 06:23 · sunset 18:01 · night 9° · evening 9° · rain 0.33 mm · humidity 53% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 23%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️12°light rain
sunrise 06:21 · sunset 18:02 · night 8° · evening 9° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 47% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 29%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️13°light rain
sunrise 06:20 · sunset 18:03 · night 10° · evening 11° · rain 0.42 mm · humidity 71% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 82%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️13°light rain
sunrise 06:18 · sunset 18:04 · night 8° · evening 11° · rain 0.42 mm · humidity 59% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 89%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️17°light rain
sunrise 06:17 · sunset 18:05 · night 12° · evening 14° · rain 0.21 mm · humidity 54% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 98%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️16°light rain
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:06 · night 10° · evening 11° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 50% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 90%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️16°light rain
sunrise 06:14 · sunset 18:06 · night 8° · evening 12° · rain 1.89 mm · humidity 64% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%
Friday18 September 2026
☁️17°broken clouds
sunrise 06:12 · sunset 18:07 · night 12° · evening 12° · rain 6.18 mm · humidity 51% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 61%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️15°light rain
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:08 · night 12° · evening 12° · rain 1.23 mm · humidity 73% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 87%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️13°light rain
sunrise 06:09 · sunset 18:09 · night 11° · evening 11° · rain 2.85 mm · humidity 96% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 100%

UV index in Rotorua - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTRotorua03681111+5.4UV MODERATEtoday, daily maxSeek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and ahat for longer stays.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 35 min5Sat5.094Sun6.095Mon7.095Tue8.094Wed9.094Thu10.095Fri11.095Sat12.096Sun13.096Mon14.096Tue15.095Wed16.096Thu17.095Fri18.096Sat19.095Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Rotorua is 5 (moderate) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 35 minutes. Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.

Rotorua weather through the year

Rotorua - annual climate
Upcoming public holidays in New Zealand: Labour Day — 26 October · Christmas Day — 25 December · Boxing Day — 28 December.

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FAQ - Rotorua weather

What is the weather like in Rotorua today?
Today it is about 16° during the day and 9° at night, scattered clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Rotorua?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.