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 high | 17°C / 62°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 49°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 109 mm / 4.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 18 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.