Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Rotorua, New Zealand in January
Weather score51Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 125mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
125mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
51
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 125mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°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
January23°C average high
January is one of Rotorua's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January125mm average rain
January is one of Rotorua's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
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
January7.2 hours average sun
January is one of Rotorua's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January20°C average sea
January 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
January51 weather score
January is one of Rotorua's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
