Cook Islands climate
Cook Islands climate
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Climate overview
Cook Islands in general has a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 26 °C (78 °F) in August to 30 °C (86 °F) in March. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in March with 24 °C (76 °F), the lowest in August with 21 °C (69 °F). The highest sea temperatures in Cook Islands are in March with 28 °C (82 °F) and the lowest in August with 25 °C (77 °F). The driest month is August with just 3 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is March with 18 days of rain.
What is the best month to visit Cook Islands?
The best time to visit Cook Islands is between May and December. During this period, temperatures are between 26 °C (78 °F) - 29 °C (84 °F), night temperatures are between 21 °C (69 °F) - 23 °C (74 °F), rainfall averages 6 days per month, and 0 hours of sunlight on average. The sea temperature at this time of the year is around 25 °C (77 °F) - 27 °C (80 °F).
Is Cook Islands a year-round destination?
Yes, Cook Islands is a year-round destination, the temperatures don't fall below 26 °C (78 °F) and the sea temperature below 25 °C (77 °F).
What months is the dry season in Cook Islands?
The period, with low amounts of rain in Cook Islands - dry season - lasts from June to October. In this period it is raining on average 5 days and approximately 96 mm (3.80 in) precipitation falls per month, which are values below average.
When is the wet season in Cook Islands?
The wet season in Cook Islands falls in the months of January - April. During this period it rains on average 17 days per month and approximately 198 mm (7.80 in) of rain falls per month.
What sea temperatures can I expect in Cook Islands?
In Cook Islands, sea temperatures between 25 °C (77 °F) and 28 °C (82 °F) can be expected during the year.
What temperatures can I expect in Cook Islands?
Cook Islands enjoys daily temperatures in the range of 26 °C (78 °F) - 30 °C (86 °F) during the year.
What are the night temperatures in Cook Islands?
Night temperatures in Cook Islands range between 21 °C (69 °F) and 24 °C (76 °F) throughout the year.
Is it windy in Cook Islands?
Cook Islands is a destination with rather light or moderate winds.