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Rotorua

Rotorua is the most popular and, inevitably, the most commercialised tourist destination on the North Island. It has the most energetic thermal activity in the country, with bubbling mud pools, gurgling hot springs, and gushing geysers. It's also a great place to catch traditional Maori ceremonies.

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Rotorua Weather


The Bay of Plenty is one of the sunniest regions of New Zealand, with Whakatane and the Eastern Bay recording the most sunshine hours (2350 per year on average). In summer, temperatures are somewhat warm, while winter can see temperatures fall as low as 5°C (41°F), but it's slightly warmer on the coast. Rainfall is heavier inland in Rotorua, which can also have long dry spells in summer.

Month Temp (°C) Rainfall (mm) Humidity (%) Sunshine (hours)
Jan 10 - 23 110
Feb 11 - 22 100
Mar 9 - 21 90
Apr 7 - 18 110
May 4 - 15 131
Jun 2 - 12 135
Jul 2 - 11 128
Aug 2 - 12 130
Sep 3 - 15 123
Oct 6 - 17 124
Nov 7 - 19 104
Dec 10 - 21 93

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