Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Rotorua, New Zealand in April
Weather score35Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 135mm, so some wet days are possible.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
135mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
19°C
Weather score
35
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 135mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Rotorua, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April18°C average high
April is close to Rotorua's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April135mm average rain
April sits on the drier side of Rotorua's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April to May, and October to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April5.4 hours average sun
April sits close to Rotorua's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April19°C average sea
April sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 20°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April35 weather score
April sits close to Rotorua's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
