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Weather in Rotorua for December 2025

Your guide to Rotorua weather in December - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • So far, December 2025 in Rotorua is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1.7 °C.

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Rotorua with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 21.1 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Rotorua at the beginning of December is 23.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 22.4 °C by the end of December.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Rotorua in December brings notable rainfall, with an average of 18 rainy days and a total precipitation of 109.7 mm.

Average dry days
13
Dry days
Average rainy days
18
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
23°/11°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
11 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
75 %
Avg humidity

Rotorua Weather December

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November
January
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Fog
22°
2
Patchy rain possible
24°
3
Light rain shower
21°
4
Light rain shower
23°
5
Light rain shower
22°
6
Light rain shower
26°
7
Sunny
24°
8
Light rain shower
25°
9
Fog
24°
10
Mist
25°
11
Patchy rain possible
24°
12
Sunny
21°
13
Patchy rain possible
23°
14
Overcast
25°
15
Partly cloudy
25°
16
Moderate rain
20°
17
Patchy rain possible
17°
18
Partly cloudy
20°
19
Patchy rain possible
20°
20
Patchy rain possible
20°
21
Partly cloudy
21°
22
Moderate rain
24°
23
Patchy rain possible
22°
24
Patchy rain possible
22°
25
Partly cloudy
26°
26
Patchy rain possible
20°
27
Patchy rain possible
21°
28
Patchy rain possible
22°
29
Patchy rain possible
20°
30
Sunny
27°
31
Light rain shower
21°

Temperatures trend during December in Rotorua

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

December weather in Rotorua day by day

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November January
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Dec. Fog
Fog
 22° /9° 0.3 mm 7
2 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 24° /9° 0.3 mm 8
3 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 21° /11° 11.2 mm 7
4 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 23° /10° 6.1 mm 8
5 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 22° /10° 2.5 mm 7
6 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 26° /9° 1.8 mm 8
7 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 24° /10° 0.5 mm 8
8 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 25° /10° 1.2 mm 8
9 Dec. Fog
Fog
 24° /11° 2.6 mm 8
10 Dec. Mist
Mist
 25° /9° 0.3 mm 7
11 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 24° /8° 0.3 mm 8
12 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 21° /9° 7.5 mm 7
13 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 23° /9° 0.2 mm 7
14 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 25° /9° 0 mm 8
15 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 25° /8° 0 mm 8
16 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 20° /10° 17.2 mm 2
17 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 17° /6° 0.6 mm 2.6
18 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 20° /5° 0 mm 3
19 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /10° 0.5 mm 2.2
20 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /10° 2.5 mm 3.1
21 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 21° /9° 0.1 mm 0
22 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 24° /14° 5.8 mm 7
23 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /13° 1.6 mm 7
24 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /12° 0.3 mm 7
25 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 26° /9° 0 mm 8
26 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /13° 0.3 mm 7
27 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /12° 0.1 mm 7
28 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /13° 0.1 mm 7
29 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /13° 0.9 mm 7
30 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 27° /13° 7.3 mm 7
31 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 21° /11° 3.5 mm 6
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Rotorua in December is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Rotorua forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Rotorua in December - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Rotorua during December?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 23° and cooler nights around 11°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Rotorua during December?
Significant rainfall exceeding 109.7 mm is expected in Rotorua during December, occurring over more than 18 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in Rotorua during December?
The average wind speed in Rotorua during December is 11 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

December rainfall patterns in Rotorua

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Rotoruas December weather 💧
Typically, Rotorua has 18 rainy days in December with a total of 109.7 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Rotorua during December

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of December ☀️

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