Best Time to Visit Rarotonga
Cook Islands · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Rarotonga are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Rarotonga sees its warmest weather in February, when daytime highs average around 29°C, and its coolest in July (around 25°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2206mm — January is typically the wettest month (~256mm) and July the driest (~112mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from January to December — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° / 23°C | 256mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 29° / 23°C | 229mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 29° / 23°C | 219mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 28° / 23°C | 246mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 26° / 21°C | 199mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 25° / 20°C | 128mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 25° / 19°C | 112mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 25° / 20°C | 141mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 26° / 20°C | 138mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 26° / 21°C | 121mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 27° / 22°C | 171mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 28° / 22°C | 246mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Rarotonga?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Rarotonga are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Rarotonga?
- February is typically the hottest month in Rarotonga, with average daytime highs around 29°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Rarotonga?
- January is usually the wettest month, with around 256mm of precipitation.