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When to go · Rotorua

Rotorua in November

Great month. Inside Rotorua's best window: All year; Dec–Mar warmest and busiest, Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr quieter with good walking weather.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
19°C / 10°C
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Medium
New Zealand overall
Prices
Medium
New Zealand overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Rotorua

Inside Rotorua's best window: All year; Dec–Mar warmest and busiest, Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr quieter with good walking weather.

Weather in November

Long-term averages
  • RotoruaHighs around 19 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 10 days
  • Central North Island, New Zealand · Rotorua, Taupō, Tongarirofine

    The volcanic plateau is high: frosts and snow on the Tongariro Crossing in winter (guided only then); summer is the crossing season.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · New Zealand overall
Medium
Prices · New Zealand overall
Medium

New Zealand overall: Long days before the rush; the best value month for a summer-type trip.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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