What is the weather like in Rotorua in December?

Expect temperatures between 13°C and 21°C with 31% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Rotorua in December?

Rotorua in December scores 64/100 based on 30 years of climate data. A reasonable choice for your trip.

Who should visit Rotorua in December?

December in Rotorua is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Business travelers.

Rotorua Weather in December | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

21°C

Hottest around day 31

Avg Low

13°C

Coolest around day 1

Rainy Days

29days

31% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Winter season

Essential Travel Info for Rotorua

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Currency

NZD

$ New Zealand dollar

Language

English

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Driving

Left side

Safety

Very High Safety

GPI: 1.269

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Remote

5/ 100

Traffic Index

Off the beaten path

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Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

6 Recommendations

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to New Zealand. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to New Zealand.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

Rabies

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in New Zealand.If rabies exposures occur while in New Zealand, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.Rabies pre-exposure vaccination considerations include whether travelers 1) will be performing occupational or recreational activities that increase risk for exposure to potentially rabid animals and 2) might have difficulty getting prompt access to safe post-exposure prophylaxis.Please consult with a healthcare provider to determine whether you should receive pre-exposure vaccination before travel.For more information, seecountry rabies status assessments.

Yellow Fever

CDC recommendations:Vaccine isnotrecommended.Country entry requirements:Vaccine isnotrequired.Updated April 23, 2025

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Is December a Good Time to Visit Rotorua?

👌A reasonable choice for your trip(64/100)

Short Answer

December is excellent for visiting Rotorua: comfortable 21°C temperatures, only 31% rain risk, and 10.5h of daily sunshine create ideal conditions for exploration.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Seismically active region

65 earthquakes recorded in this month (30-year data)

Very high humidity

80% average humidity

Ideal temperature range

20.7°C - perfect for sightseeing and outdoor activities

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Hantavirus, Tuberculosis (TB)

Plenty of sunshine

10.5h of sunshine daily

Good For

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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Elderly travelers
80% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Rotorua in December averages 21°C with 31% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Rotorua in December

What are the temperatures in Rotorua in December?

Daytime highs average 21°C, nights drop to 13°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Rotorua in December?

Expect around 29 days with measurable rainfall. An umbrella is advisable.

What to wear in Rotorua in December?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is December peak season in Rotorua?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Rotorua Weather in December

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Yellow Fever

Is December a Good Time to Visit Rotorua?

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