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

In January, Rotorua averages 23°C high / 14°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Taupo averages 23°C high / 11°C low with about 92 mm.

Rotorua vs Taupo in January

Taupo is the better pick in January — 91 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Taupo is warm, rainy, clean air, while Rotorua is warm, rainy, clean air.

Rotorua vs Taupo — January climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Rotorua	🇳🇿 Taupo
Comfort score	86/100 (A)	91/100 (S)
Feels-like high	24°C	24°C
Avg high / low	23° / 14°	23° / 11°
Rainfall	92 mm	92 mm
Rainy days	11	10
Humidity	78%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	22	16

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

Month by month

Rotorua 🇳🇿 New Zealandwarm, rainy, clean air · best March86
Taupo 🇳🇿 New Zealandwarm, rainy, clean air · best January91

Rotorua vs Taupo in January — FAQ

Is January better in Rotorua or Taupo?: Taupo is the better pick in January — 91 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Taupo is warm, rainy, clean air, while Rotorua is warm, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Rotorua vs Taupo in January?: In January, Rotorua averages 23°C high / 14°C low with about 92 mm of rain; Taupo averages 23°C high / 11°C low with about 92 mm.