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Rolleston, New Zealand Snapshot 2026
Where is Rolleston?
Rolleston, New Zealand
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- New Zealand
- City
- Rolleston
- Population
- 33.2K
- Coordinates
- -43.58°, 172.38°
Rolleston is a city in New Zealand with a population of approximately 33.2K. Average temperatures range from 3°C (37°F) in July to 23°C (73°F) in February. The best time to visit is January, February, December.
Time in Rolleston right now
Open full time & time zone page 10:07 07
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
IANA time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Daylight saving
Standard time
NZST / NZDT
Next DST change
September 27
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Live weather in Rolleston
Daylight in Rolleston today
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Day length
8h 57m
Climate normals for Rolleston
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Good April
Good May
Fair June
Poor July
Poor August
Fair September
Fair October
Fair November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 23°C / 13°C | 23°C / 11°C | 7days (52 mm) Good | 11.4h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 23°C / 13°C | 22°C / 11°C | 6days (48 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 20°C / 11°C | 19°C / 9°C | 8days (50 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 73% Muggy | 5.2 High | Good | View Details |
| April | 17°C / 8°C | 15°C / 6°C | 8days (62 mm) Wet | 8h Good | 76% Humid | 3.3 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| May | 14°C / 6°C | 12°C / 3°C | 8days (56 mm) Wet | 6.9h Fair | 81% Humid | 2.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June | 11°C / 4°C | 8°C / 0°C | 9days (47 mm) Wet | 5.6h Fair | 85% Humid | 1.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
| July | 11°C / 3°C | 8°C / -1°C | 9days (77 mm) Wet | 6.3h Fair | 83% Humid | 1.9 Low | Poor | View Details |
| August | 12°C / 3°C | 9°C / 0°C | 8days (43 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 80% Humid | 3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| September | 14°C / 5°C | 12°C / 2°C | 8days (46 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 74% Muggy | 4.5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| October | 17°C / 7°C | 15°C / 4°C | 11days (66 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 5.8 High | Fair | View Details |
| November | 20°C / 10°C | 19°C / 7°C | 9days (63 mm) Wet | 11.1h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 21°C / 12°C | 21°C / 10°C | 9days (64 mm) Wet | 11.3h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 23°C / 13°C . Feb: 23°C / 13°C . Mar: 20°C / 11°C . Apr: 17°C / 8°C . May: 14°C / 6°C . Jun: 11°C / 4°C . Jul: 11°C / 3°C . Aug: 12°C / 3°C . Sep: 14°C / 5°C . Oct: 17°C / 7°C . Nov: 20°C / 10°C . Dec: 21°C / 12°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 52 mm. Feb: 48 mm. Mar: 50 mm. Apr: 62 mm. May: 56 mm. Jun: 47 mm. Jul: 77 mm. Aug: 43 mm. Sep: 46 mm. Oct: 66 mm. Nov: 63 mm. Dec: 64 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 69%. Feb: 68%. Mar: 73%. Apr: 76%. May: 81%. Jun: 85%. Jul: 83%. Aug: 80%. Sep: 74%. Oct: 72%. Nov: 70%. Dec: 68%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 22 km/h . Feb: 21 km/h . Mar: 20 km/h . Apr: 19 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 21 km/h . Oct: 22 km/h . Nov: 22 km/h . Dec: 22 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 3. May: UV 2. Jun: UV 2. Jul: UV 2. Aug: UV 3. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 7. Dec: UV 8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rolleston has a population of approximately 33.2K.
The best months to visit Rolleston are January, February, December, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Rolleston receives approximately 674mm of rainfall annually across 100 rainy days.
Rolleston is located in New Zealand, in the Oceania region.