Rotorua in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Rotorua in august 2025
The weather in Rotorua in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
tolerable weather 1.9cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Fog
44% of time
15%
15%
10%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
27% of time
26%
20%
19%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
27%
22%
9%
Weather at 3am
43°F
42%
16%
15%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Rotorua in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Rotorua in august.
The climate of Rotorua in august is tolerable
In august in Rotorua, the climate is wet (with 6.7in of precipitation over 8 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in july there is an average of 6.4in of rainfall over 7 days.
The climate is fairly cool in that area august, but it is bearable when dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 56°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Rotorua is 50°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Rotorua in august with a maximum record of 63°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 27°F in 2011.
Day length in Rotorua in august is 10:38. The sun rises at 08:01 and sunset is at 18:39.
With an unfavorable weather, the month of august is not recommended to go in Rotorua in New Zealand.
August: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in august, there are destinations with better weather than Rotorua:
In august, Cape Reinga, Omamari, Dargaville, Kaitaia, Kerikeri and Ruakaka have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Rotorua in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 63°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 27°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.2in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 95% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.44km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 9 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:01 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:39 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:38 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Rotorua in august 2024:
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 50°F
34°F to 52°F
32°F to 50°F
32°F to 54°F
34°F to 56°F
34°F to 54°F
43°F to 56°F
40°F to 56°F
38°F to 52°F
38°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
32°F to 54°F
32°F to 59°F
36°F to 54°F
45°F to 56°F
47°F to 56°F
56°F to 58°F
45°F to 50°F
34°F to 50°F
34°F to 56°F
36°F to 56°F
38°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
41°F to 58°F
40°F to 59°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 58°F
49°F to 58°F
47°F to 58°F
45°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in august
Cities near Rotorua:
| Tokoroa in august | tolerable weather |
| Kawerau in august | tolerable weather |
| Tauranga in august | tolerable weather |
| Hobbiton in august | tolerable weather |
| Taupo in august | very bad weather |
| Whakatane in august | tolerable weather |
| Waihi Beach in august | tolerable weather |
| Hamilton in august | tolerable weather |
| Turangi in august | very bad weather |
| Whangamata in august | tolerable weather |
| Tongariro National Park in august | very bad weather |
| Raglan in august | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Rotorua
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Weather data for Rotorua in august:
Weather data for Rotorua for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rotorua. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rotorua can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Rotorua.