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The weather in September in Rotorua

It's cool to moderate in September in Rotorua with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 10°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? September isn’t a good month to be in Rotorua. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in September for Rotorua, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 23°C in 2023, Rotorua reached the highest temperature in September over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 15°C.

Rainfall amount

In September, there is an average of 91 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in September for Rotorua

Click on any day in September to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Rotorua. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

September weather comparison

  Rotorua New York
Average temperature 16°C 27°C
Max. temperature 17°C 31°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 91 mm 57 mm
Rainy days 12 days 9 days

Start of September

The month of September starts in Rotorua with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid September

By mid-September, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 8°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of September

By the end of September, the average daytime temperature in Rotorua is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in September in Rotorua, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in September in Rotorua

Temperature in September in Rotorua over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in September in Rotorua, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in September in Rotorua

Total precipitation in September in Rotorua over the years

Daily UV index in September in Rotorua

This chart shows the average daily UV index in September 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.

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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.