Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Rotorua with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 14°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Rotorua in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Rotorua with warm temperatures, averaging around 24°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 24°C, with nights close to 15°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Rotorua will be around 26°C, with nights close to 16°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 72 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 31% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Rotorua. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Rotorua in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
72 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Rotorua?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Rotorua. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Rotorua in January
With 30°C, Rotorua hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 6°C to a high of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Rotorua
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Rotorua, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Rotorua
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Rotorua, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Rotorua.
Daily UV Index in January in Rotorua
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Rotorua, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Rotorua Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Rotorua, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Rotorua Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Rotorua, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Rotorua
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Average Weather in Rotorua by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rotorua. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
