Rotorua weather in December
December in Rotorua: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Rotorua · #69 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Rotorua climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.8 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 21 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rotorua in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Rotorua?
- December in Rotorua: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Rotorua on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Rotorua in December?
- In December, Rotorua averages a daily high of 21.5°C and a low of 13.7°C, with about 119 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rotorua in December?
- Rotorua has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 21 in December.