Christmas Day forecast warm and mostly dry for Bay of Plenty

Thursday 18 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 18 Dec 2025, 2:56pm

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MetService forecasts warm and mostly dry conditions for the Bay of Plenty and Rotorua on Christmas Day. While northwest showers are possible, they are considered unlikely. Temperatures in the Bay of Plenty are expected to be in the low to mid-20s.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 18 Dec 2025, 1:00pm

   Weather: Christmas Day forecast warm and mostly dry for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsThu 18 Dec 2025, 1:06pm

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3. StuffThu 18 Dec 2025, 2:56pm

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