Cook Islands Climate (Weather Averages)
The Cook Islands Climate Guide is perfect for planning your holiday. Monthly weather averages give the best indication of what the weather is usually like for every month of the year including figures for temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|  | | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | |
| Cook Islands Weather | | | | Cook Islands Summary | | | | Cook Islands Climate | | | | Cook Islands Today | | | | Cook Islands Forecast | | | | Cook Islands When Best | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| Max Daytime Temperature (°C) | |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
| Min Night-time Temperature (°C) | |
 |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
| Hours of Sunshine (Daily) | |
No data available for Hours of Sunshine (Daily) | |||||||||||
| Hours of Daylight (Daily) | |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Heat and Humidity Discomfort | |
 |
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Days with some Rainfall | |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Monthly Rainfall (mm) | |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
 |
|
| UV Index (Maximum) | |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
| Sea Temperature (°C) | |
 |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tweet |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|  | | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | | | |  | |
| Cook Islands Holidays | | | | Cook Islands Flights | | | | Cook Islands Hotels | | | | Cook Islands Hire Cars | | | | Cook Islands Villas | | | | Cook Islands Transfers | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The Cook Islands Climate Guide shown above is based on the Avarua Climate Guide. Please note that the weather may vary across this region. Below is a list of all the destinations in Cook Islands with available Climate Guides.
Aitutaki Avarua Mangaia Manihiki Mitiaro Penrhyn
The Cook Islands are part of Polynesia, lying almost exactly in the centre of the South Pacific between Tonga and French Polynesia. The indigenous people are Maoris known for their vibrant culture and energetic dances. The 15 islands form a northern and southern group separated by over 800 kilometres (500 miles) of ocean.
The northern group of islands are coral atolls, which are mostly flat and low lying. Because of human occupation none of the original native vegetation of the islands remains. Today coconut palms and pandanus trees grow along the picture-perfect sandy beaches, graced by scenic lagoons.
The southern island group is volcanic in origin. The largest island is Rarotonga, whose rugged mountainous interior is covered in lush jungle, cleared in parts for citrus groves to thrive on the fertile soils. Near the south coast is the stunning Wigmore's Waterfall, while the capital Avarua lies on the north shore.
Coastal resorts have been developed to take advantage of the picturesque sandy beaches, however the most beautiful beaches and lagoons are found on Aitutaki 250 kms (160 miles) to the north.
Coral reefs surround almost all of the islands, creating a sheltered haven of turquoise water, teeming with tropical marine life and bathed in warm water all year.
The climate is warm tropical and wet. Rainfall is likely in all months, becoming heaviest from January to March and more isolated in the sunnier drier season. Daytime temperatures are warm throughout the year, falling to comfortable at night in the drier months.
Tropical Cyclones are possible between December and March but are rare.
Cook Islands Weather by Month |
|||
|
|||
| Check the weather for a particular month in the Cook Islands by selecting a month from the list below. Alternatively check which month usually has the Best Weather in the Cook Islands. If you are not sure where to go, why not try our Holiday Planner. | |||
|
|||
| · January · February · March |
· April · May · June |
· July · August · September |
· October · November · December |
|
|
|
|
|
|||
|
|
| Popular Climate Guide Regions | |
|
|
1. |
|
2. |
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain |
3. |
|
4. |
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt |
5. |
|
6. |
Crete, Greece |
7. |
Dalaman and Marmaris Coast, Turkey |
8. |
|
9. |
Rhodes, Greece |
10. |
Antalya Coast, Turkey |
|
|
| Popular Climate Guide Destinations | |
|
|
1. |
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain |
2. |
Nicosia, Cyprus |
3. |
Sharm el Sheikh Airport, Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt |
4. |
Tunis, Tunisia |
5. |
Port Louis, Mauritius |
6. |
Khania, Crete, Greece |
7. |
Dalaman, Dalaman and Marmaris Coast, Turkey |
8. |
Praia, Santiago, Cape Verde |
9. |
Rhodes Town, Rhodes, Greece |
10. |
Antalya, Antalya Coast, Turkey |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tweet |
|
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
Pinterest
