Rotorua weather in January
January in Rotorua: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Rotorua · #75 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Rotorua climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 24°C / 74°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 89 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 22 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Rotorua in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Rotorua?
- January in Rotorua: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Rotorua on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Rotorua in January?
- In January, Rotorua averages a daily high of 23.5°C and a low of 14.6°C, with about 88.6 mm of rain over roughly 10 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rotorua in January?
- Rotorua has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 22 in January.