worldweatherWeather 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🌧️
14°💧 0.1 mm
Thu🌧️
9°💧 1.9 mm
Fri☁️
9°💧 0.1 mm
Sat☀️
9°💧 0.2 mm
Sun☀️
11°💧 11.4 mm
Mon🌧️
10°💧 0.2 mm
Tue🌧️
14°💧 2.6 mm
Wed☁️
14°💧 2.3 mm
14-day forecast - Rotorua
📅 Rotorua 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
11°
around 6° at night · days with rain: 9
Weeks 3-4 · avg for July
14°
around 6° at night · rain chance 0%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for August
15°
around 7° at night · rain chance 0%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Rotorua: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 11° by day and 6° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 14° in July, and about 15° in August. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Day-by-day forecast for Rotorua
Wednesday8 July 2026
🌧️14°light rain
Thursday9 July 2026
🌧️9°light rain
Friday10 July 2026
☁️9°overcast clouds
Saturday11 July 2026
☀️9°clear sky
Sunday12 July 2026
☀️11°clear sky
Monday13 July 2026
🌧️10°light rain
Tuesday14 July 2026
🌧️14°light rain
Wednesday15 July 2026
☁️14°overcast clouds
Thursday16 July 2026
☁️13°overcast clouds
Friday17 July 2026
☁️11°broken clouds
Saturday18 July 2026
☁️11°overcast clouds
Sunday19 July 2026
☁️11°broken clouds
Monday20 July 2026
☁️12°overcast clouds
Tuesday21 July 2026
☁️11°overcast clouds
Wednesday22 July 2026
☁️12°broken clouds
Thursday23 July 2026
🌧️12°light rain
☀️ UV index in Rotorua - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Rotorua is 3 (moderate) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 65 minutes. Seek shade around midday. SPF 30+, sunglasses and a hat for longer stays.
Air quality and smog in Rotorua
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 4.7 | 7.6 | very good |
| Wellington | 4.5 | 7.6 | very good |
| Lower Hutt | 4.5 | 7.6 | very good |
| Dunedin | 4.1 | 6.9 | very good |
| Manukau | 2.3 | 3.2 | very good |
| Auckland | 2.3 | 3.2 | very good |
| Tauranga | 1.1 | 1.5 | very good |
| Hamilton City | 0.8 | 0.9 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-07-08, 13:00).
Rotorua weather through the year
🎉 Public holidays in Rotorua - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in Rotorua: Matariki (10 July, Friday) - Friday–Sunday (3 days off).
10 JulyFriday
Matariki
🎈 long weekend26 OctoberMonday
Labour Day
🎈 long weekend25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
🎈 long weekend28 DecemberMonday
Boxing Day
🎈 long weekend1 JanuaryFriday 2027
New Year's Day
🎈 long weekend4 JanuaryMonday 2027
Day after New Year's Day
🎈 long weekend8 FebruaryMonday 2027
Waitangi Day
🎈 long weekend26 MarchFriday 2027
Good Friday
🎈 long weekend29 MarchMonday 2027
Easter Monday
🎈 long weekend26 AprilMonday 2027
Anzac Day
🎈 long weekend7 JuneMonday 2027
King's Birthday
🎈 long weekend25 JuneFriday 2027
Matariki
🎈 long weekendPublic holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave.
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FAQ - Rotorua weather
What is the weather like in Rotorua today?
Today it is about 14° during the day and 9° at night, light rain.
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.