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Weather in Rotorua for December 2026

Your guide to Rotorua weather in December - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Rotorua at the beginning of December is 22.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 22.5 °C by the end of December.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Rotorua experiences moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 105 mm.

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  • Is December a good time to visit Rotorua? check out the best time to travel to Rotorua page.

Average dry days
21
Dry days
Average rainy days
10
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
23°/10°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
74 %
Avg humidity

Rotorua Weather December

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November
January
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Fog
22°
2
Patchy rain possible
23°
3
Moderate rain
21°
4
Light rain
23°
5
Light rain
21°
6
Light rain shower
26°
7
Sunny
24°
8
Light rain shower
24°
9
Light rain
24°
10
Mist
25°
11
Patchy rain possible
24°
12
Light rain
21°
13
Patchy rain possible
23°
14
Overcast
25°
15
Partly cloudy
25°
16
Light rain
23°
17
Sunny
19°
18
Light rain shower
19°
19
Patchy rain possible
22°
20
Patchy rain possible
24°
21
Moderate rain
21°
22
Light rain
23°
23
Patchy rain possible
22°
24
Light rain shower
24°
25
Light rain
23°
26
Light rain
22°
27
Overcast
22°
28
Partly cloudy
22°
29
Moderate rain
22°
30
Light rain
26°
31
Light rain
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
 23° /9° 0.3 mm 8
3 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 21° /11° 11.2 mm 7
4 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 23° /11° 6.1 mm 8
5 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 21° /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
 24° /10° 1.2 mm 8
9 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 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° /9° 0.3 mm 8
12 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 21° /10° 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° /9° 0 mm 8
16 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 23° /11° 5.2 mm 7
17 Dec. Sunny
Sunny
 19° /8° 0.3 mm 7
18 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 19° /8° 0.3 mm 7
19 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /12° 0.4 mm 7
20 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 24° /11° 1.2 mm 7
21 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 21° /9° 16.5 mm 9
22 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 23° /11° 4.2 mm 8
23 Dec. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /12° 1.8 mm 5
24 Dec. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 24° /13° 2.2 mm 7
25 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 23° /12° 3.6 mm 8
26 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 22° /12° 4.8 mm 7
27 Dec. Overcast
Overcast
 22° /12° 0.6 mm 7
28 Dec. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 22° /10° 0.9 mm 8
29 Dec. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 22° /12° 16.5 mm 6
30 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 26° /13° 8 mm 6
31 Dec. Light rain
Light rain
 21° /13° 3.9 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 10°. 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 105 mm is expected in Rotorua during December, occurring over more than 10 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 12 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 10 rainy days in December with a total of 105 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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