SeasonMapFranz Josef vs Rotorua: which is better, month by month
Rotorua beats Franz Josef in all 12 months — its lead peaks in May (80 vs 62).
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Franz Josef vs Rotorua — all 12 months
| Month | Franz Josef | Rotorua | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76Bnice, soaked, clean air | 86Awarm, rainy, clean air | Rotorua | 10 |
| February | 78Bnice, soaked, clean air | 84Awarm, rainy, clean air | Rotorua | 6 |
| March | 76Bnice, soaked, clean air | 88Anice, rainy, clean air | Rotorua | 12 |
| April | 71Bcool, soaked, clean air | 84Anice, rainy, clean air | Rotorua | 13 |
| May | 62Ccool, soaked, clean air | 80Acool, rainy, clean air | Rotorua | 18 |
| June | 65Ccold, soaked, clean air | 76Bcool, rainy, clean air | Rotorua | 11 |
| July | 59Dcold, soaked, clean air | 73Bcold, rainy, clean air | Rotorua | 14 |
| August | 64Ccold, soaked, clean air | 79Bcool, rainy, clean air | Rotorua | 15 |
| September | 63Ccold, soaked, clean air | 79Bcool, rainy, clean air | Rotorua | 16 |
| October | 67Ccool, soaked, clean air | 85Acool, rainy, clean air | Rotorua | 18 |
| November | 72Bcool, soaked, clean air | 88Anice, rainy, clean air | Rotorua | 16 |
| December | 72Bnice, soaked, clean air | 87Anice, rainy, clean air | Rotorua | 15 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is May (62 vs 80). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.