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Rotorua
Geothermal wonderland with rich Māori culture, adventure tourism, and unique educational opportunities.
Population
~58,000
Quick Facts
Annual Rainfall
1,400mm annually
Annual Sunshine
2,000 hours annually
Climate & Weather
Understanding the local climate helps you prepare for your new life in Rotorua.
Summer (Dec - Feb)
Warm days with cool evenings
24°C
Average High
14°C
Average Low
Winter (Jun - Aug)
Cool winters with occasional frost
15°C
Average High
4°C
Average Low
Monthly Weather Overview
Temperature and rainfall patterns throughout the year
Jan
High/Low
24°/14°C
Rainfall
95mm
Feb
High/Low
25°/15°C
Rainfall
85mm
Mar
High/Low
23°/13°C
Rainfall
100mm
Apr
High/Low
20°/10°C
Rainfall
110mm
May
High/Low
17°/7°C
Rainfall
130mm
Jun
High/Low
15°/4°C
Rainfall
140mm
Jul
High/Low
14°/3°C
Rainfall
145mm
Aug
High/Low
15°/4°C
Rainfall
135mm
Sep
High/Low
17°/6°C
Rainfall
120mm
Oct
High/Low
19°/8°C
Rainfall
105mm
Nov
High/Low
21°/11°C
Rainfall
95mm
Dec
High/Low
23°/13°C
Rainfall
90mm
Things to Do
Discover what makes Rotorua special - from natural attractions to cultural experiences.
Te Puia Geothermal Park - geysers and Māori culture
Redwoods Treewalk - forest canopy experience
Lake Rotorua - fishing and water activities
Whakarewarewa Village - living Māori culture
Adventure activities - zorbing, luge, skydiving
Government Gardens - historic and beautiful
Teacher Stories
Hear from teachers who chose to make Rotorua their home
"Teaching in Rotorua means being surrounded by our culture every day. I can take my students to authentic Māori sites and share our stories in their original setting. It's incredibly powerful for both Māori and non-Māori students."
Aroha Williams
Rotorua Girls' High School
Māori Studies teacher, local iwi member
"The geothermal features make science lessons unforgettable. We study chemistry, geology, and biology right in our backyard. The kids are fascinated by the natural phenomena around them."
Steve Johnson
Rotorua Intermediate School
Science teacher, moved from Palmerston North in 2019
Ready to Explore Teaching in Rotorua?
Take the next step in your teaching journey and discover the opportunities waiting for you.