What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Rotorua in August?

In August, Christchurch averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 43 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 12°C high / 6°C low with about 100 mm.

Christchurch vs Rotorua in August

Rotorua is the better pick in August — 79 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Christchurch vs Rotorua — August climate, side by side

	Christchurch	Rotorua
Comfort score	71/100 (B)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	10°C	10°C
Avg high / low	13° / 2°	12° / 6°
Rainfall	43 mm	100 mm
Rainy days	9	13
Humidity	81%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	22	23

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Christchurch vs Rotorua in August — FAQ

Is August better in Christchurch or Rotorua?: Rotorua is the better pick in August — 79 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Christchurch is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Christchurch vs Rotorua in August?: In August, Christchurch averages 13°C high / 2°C low with about 43 mm of rain; Rotorua averages 12°C high / 6°C low with about 100 mm.