Cook Islands weather by month

Check out the Cook Islands weather averages by month. Compare detailed monthly climate statistics including temperature, rainfall and sunshine figures.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
28°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Avarua28
29°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Avarua29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Avarua29
28°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Avarua28
27°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Avarua27
26°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Avarua26
25°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Avarua25
25°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Avarua25
26°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Avarua26
26°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Avarua26
27°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Avarua27
28°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Avarua28
Days with some rainfall
17 days with some rainfall in January in Avarua17
17 days with some rainfall in February in Avarua17
17 days with some rainfall in March in Avarua17
13 days with some rainfall in April in Avarua13
9 days with some rainfall in May in Avarua9
6 days with some rainfall in June in Avarua6
5 days with some rainfall in July in Avarua5
3 days with some rainfall in August in Avarua3
5 days with some rainfall in September in Avarua5
5 days with some rainfall in October in Avarua5
6 days with some rainfall in November in Avarua6
11 days with some rainfall in December in Avarua11
Sea temperature °C
27°C sea temperature in January in Avarua27
27°C sea temperature in February in Avarua27
28°C sea temperature in March in Avarua28
27°C sea temperature in April in Avarua27
26°C sea temperature in May in Avarua26
25°C sea temperature in June in Avarua25
25°C sea temperature in July in Avarua25
24°C sea temperature in August in Avarua24
24°C sea temperature in September in Avarua24
25°C sea temperature in October in Avarua25
25°C sea temperature in November in Avarua25
26°C sea temperature in December in Avarua26

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The climate guide for Cook Islands (Avarua) shows long term monthly weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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Cook Islands climate overview

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.

Compare Cook Islands with the UK

Below the Cook Islands chart shows average maximum daytime temperature for Cook Islands (Avarua) and the UK (London).

Maximum daytime temperature (°C)

Cook Islands (Avarua)
UK (London)
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7
29
7
29
10
28
13
27
17
26
20
25
22
25
22
26
19
26
15
27
10
28
8
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

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