Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
56°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Rotorua
New Zealand · Oceania
Cool days and some sun.
Good overall
Late
Daytime high
56°F
Lows around 43°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent, including some longer spells. About 14 wet days, the highest monthly average.
45%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
7.9 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryAugust Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 48° and nights feel near 39°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
36%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
7 mphAugust Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 53°F, easing to about 48°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning50°F
Rain22%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday54°F
Rain35%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon53°F
Rain30%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening48°F
Rain17%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74 | 57 | 3.5 | 11 | 11.4 | 76 |
| Feb | 74 | 58 | 3.4 | 10 | 10.6 | 77 |
| Mar | 70 | 55 | 3.4 | 10 | 9.7 | 79 |
| Apr | 65 | 51 | 3.9 | 10 | 8.4 | 83 |
| May | 60 | 47 | 4.2 | 10 | 7.4 | 86 |
| Jun | 56 | 44 | 4.5 | 12 | 6.8 | 87 |
| Jul | 54 | 42 | 4.9 | 12 | 6.9 | 87 |
| Aug | 56 | 43 | 4.3 | 14 | 7.9 | 85 |
| Sep | 59 | 46 | 4.7 | 14 | 8.8 | 82 |
| Oct | 62 | 48 | 4.2 | 13 | 9.7 | 80 |
| Nov | 67 | 51 | 3.9 | 12 | 11.0 | 77 |
| Dec | 71 | 55 | 4.7 | 14 | 10.9 | 78 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology