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

In August, Rotorua averages 12°C high / 6°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Tongariro averages 8°C high / -1°C low with about 174 mm.

Rotorua vs Tongariro in August

Rotorua is the better pick in August — 79 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Tongariro is cold, soaked, clean air.

Rotorua vs Tongariro — August climate, side by side

	🇳🇿 Rotorua	🇳🇿 Tongariro
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	64/100 (C)
Feels-like high	10°C	4°C
Avg high / low	12° / 6°	8° / -1°
Rainfall	100 mm	174 mm
Rainy days	13	17
Humidity	87%	89%
Air quality (AQI)	23	23

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

Month by month

Rotorua 🇳🇿 New Zealandcool, rainy, clean air · best March79
Tongariro 🇳🇿 New Zealandcold, soaked, clean air · best February64

Rotorua vs Tongariro in August — FAQ

Is August better in Rotorua or Tongariro?: Rotorua is the better pick in August — 79 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rotorua is cool, rainy, clean air, while Tongariro is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Rotorua vs Tongariro in August?: In August, Rotorua averages 12°C high / 6°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Tongariro averages 8°C high / -1°C low with about 174 mm.