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

In August, Rotorua averages 12°C high / 6°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Taupo averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 118 mm.

Rotorua vs Taupo in August

Rotorua is the better pick in August — 79 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Taupo is cold, rainy, clean air.

Rotorua vs Taupo — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Rotorua	🇳🇿 Taupo
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	10°C	9°C
Avg high / low	12° / 6°	12° / 2°
Rainfall	100 mm	118 mm
Rainy days	13	13
Humidity	87%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	23	24

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

Month by month

Rotorua 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, rainy, clean air · best March79
Taupo 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, rainy, clean air · best January63

Rotorua vs Taupo in August — FAQ

Is August better in Rotorua or Taupo?: Rotorua is the better pick in August — 79 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Taupo is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Rotorua vs Taupo in August?: In August, Rotorua averages 12°C high / 6°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Taupo averages 12°C high / 2°C low with about 118 mm.