Climate of Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Point-value climate at Avarua (Rarotonga, Cook Islands). Population approximately 5,445.
Located in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, Avarua has a tropical climate. Population approximately 5,445. Monthly average temperatures range from 21.9°C / 71.4°F in July to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in February, with rainfall varying from 107 mm / 4.2 in (June) to 260 mm / 10.2 in (January) — about 2028 mm / 79.8 in across the year. Avarua is the capital of Rarotonga. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Avarua's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.9°C78.6°F | 260 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.3°C79.3°F | 226 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.2°C79.2°F | 196 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.3°C77.5°F | 225 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 23.8°C74.8°F | 189 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 22.6°C72.7°F | 107 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 21.9°C71.4°F | 114 mm4.5″ | — |
| August | 21.9°C71.4°F | 123 mm4.8″ | — |
| September | 22.4°C72.3°F | 112 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 23.2°C73.8°F | 108 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.3°C75.7°F | 148 mm5.8″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.1°C77.2°F | 220 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Avarua?
Avarua does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Avarua's warmest month is February at an average of 26.3°C / 79.3°F, and its driest month is June with about 107 mm / 4.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Avarua?
Avarua, in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.9°C / 71.4°F in July to 26.3°C / 79.3°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 2028 mm / 79.8 in, with the wettest month being January (260 mm / 10.2 in) and the driest June (107 mm / 4.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Avarua in February?
The average temperature in Avarua in February is 26.3°C / 79.3°F, with rainfall of about 226 mm / 8.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Avarua?
The driest month in Avarua is June, with about 107 mm / 4.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 22.6°C / 72.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Avarua?
The wettest month in Avarua is January, with approximately 260 mm / 10.2 in of average monthly rainfall.