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Best time to visit the Cook Islands
The best time to visit the Cook Islands is May–November. The travel score is highest in August: 84 out of 100.
The climate in the Cook Islands through the year
When to go
Eddigo covers one destination in the Cook Islands, Rarotonga (Avarua). It scores highest in May–November, peaking at 84 out of 100 in August, when a typical day reaches 25°C. April and December are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in February (38), with daytime highs around 29°C.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, the Cook Islands averages 65 or more in these months:
- Beach holiday: May–November. Best in October: Rarotonga (Avarua) (72)
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Sea | Rain | Best destinations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41 | 29° | 27° | 261 mm | Rarotonga (Avarua) 41 |
| February | 38 | 29° | 28° | 241 mm | Rarotonga (Avarua) 38 |
| March | 38 | 29° | 28° | 217 mm | Rarotonga (Avarua) 38 |
| April | 55 | 28° | 28° | 227 mm | Rarotonga (Avarua) 55 |
| May | 71 | 27° | 27° | 182 mm | Rarotonga (Avarua) 71 |
| June | 79 | 26° | 26° | 117 mm | Rarotonga (Avarua) 79 |
| July | 82 | 25° | 25° | 107 mm | Rarotonga (Avarua) 82 |
| August | 84 | 25° | 25° | 142 mm | Rarotonga (Avarua) 84 |
| September | 81 | 26° | 25° | 131 mm | Rarotonga (Avarua) 81 |
| October | 81 | 26° | 25° | 121 mm | Rarotonga (Avarua) 81 |
| November | 75 | 27° | 25° | 174 mm | Rarotonga (Avarua) 75 |
| December | 59 | 28° | 26° | 222 mm | Rarotonga (Avarua) 59 |
Score: average of the cities and beach destinations with the default preferences (ski resorts are left out). Day: lowest to highest typical daytime temperature among them. Sea: the warmest. Rain: average.