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Weather in Rotorua for January 2027

Your guide to Rotorua weather in January - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Rotorua at the beginning of January is 20.9 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 21.9 °C by the end of January.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Rotorua in January is notably wet, with an average of 13 rainy days, and a total of 172.8 mm of precipitation.

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

Average dry days
18
Dry days
Average rainy days
13
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
22°/11°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
76 %
Avg humidity

Rotorua Weather January

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December
February
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Patchy rain possible
22°
2
Light rain
22°
3
Light rain
21°
4
Light rain
20°
5
Light rain
19°
6
Moderate or heavy rain shower
20°
7
Light rain
23°
8
Light rain
26°
9
Patchy rain possible
25°
10
Moderate rain
24°
11
Light rain
24°
12
Light rain
24°
13
Patchy rain possible
24°
14
Patchy rain possible
25°
15
Light rain
23°
16
Light rain shower
22°
17
Light rain shower
23°
18
Patchy rain possible
22°
19
Patchy rain possible
23°
20
Overcast
24°
21
Light rain
23°
22
Moderate rain
23°
23
Patchy rain possible
25°
24
Patchy rain possible
21°
25
Patchy rain possible
20°
26
Light rain
21°
27
Moderate rain
21°
28
Heavy rain
21°
29
Moderate rain
23°
30
Moderate or heavy rain shower
24°
31
Patchy rain possible
25°

Temperatures trend during January in Rotorua

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

January weather in Rotorua day by day

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December February
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /10° 2 mm 6
2 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 22° /10° 3.1 mm 6
3 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 21° /9° 3.7 mm 6
4 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 20° /10° 2.9 mm 6
5 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 19° /10° 4.2 mm 7
6 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 20° /10° 9.2 mm 7
7 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 23° /11° 5.4 mm 8
8 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 26° /12° 3.5 mm 9
9 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 25° /12° 0.2 mm 9
10 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 24° /13° 10.7 mm 8
11 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 24° /13° 3.4 mm 8
12 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 24° /10° 4.1 mm 8
13 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 24° /10° 0.6 mm 7
14 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 25° /10° 0.4 mm 7
15 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 23° /12° 6.8 mm 6
16 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 22° /12° 1.5 mm 8
17 Jan. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 23° /12° 1.5 mm 7
18 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 22° /11° 0.9 mm 7
19 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 23° /12° 1.6 mm 7
20 Jan. Overcast
Overcast
 24° /11° 0.8 mm 9
21 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 23° /12° 5.4 mm 7
22 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 23° /14° 10.2 mm 6
23 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 25° /13° 1.2 mm 7
24 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /10° 1.5 mm 6
25 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 20° /12° 1 mm 6
26 Jan. Light rain
Light rain
 21° /12° 8.9 mm 7
27 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 21° /11° 13.6 mm 7
28 Jan. Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 21° /12° 44.7 mm 7
29 Jan. Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 23° /12° 11 mm 8
30 Jan. Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 24° /12° 7.1 mm 8
31 Jan. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 25° /14° 1.8 mm 9
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Rotorua in January 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 January - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Rotorua during January?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 22° 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 January?
Significant rainfall exceeding 172.8 mm is expected in Rotorua during January, occurring over more than 13 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Rotorua during January?
The average wind speed in Rotorua during January is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

January rainfall patterns in Rotorua

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Rotoruas January weather 💧
Typically, Rotorua has 13 rainy days in January with a total of 172.8 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Rotorua during January

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