Rotorua weather in August
August in Rotorua: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Rotorua · #328 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Rotorua climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 93 mm / 3.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 23 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rotorua in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Rotorua?
- August in Rotorua: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Rotorua on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Rotorua in August?
- In August, Rotorua averages a daily high of 12.5°C and a low of 6°C, with about 93 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rotorua in August?
- Rotorua has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 23 in August.