Rotorua weather in October

October in Rotorua: cool, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Rotorua · #89 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Rotorua climate normals — October

Daytime high17°C / 62°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low9°C / 49°F
Feels like (high)15°C / 59°F
Rainfall109 mm / 4.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days13 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point9°C / 48°F
Sunshine8.8 h/day
Daylight13.1 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)25🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Rotorua in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Rotorua?
October in Rotorua: cool, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Rotorua on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in Rotorua in October?
In October, Rotorua averages a daily high of 16.6°C and a low of 9.4°C, with about 108.9 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Rotorua in October?
Rotorua has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in October.

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