Aitutaki weather in May (Cook Islands)

Looking to travel to Aitutaki in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Aitutaki generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Aitutaki in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 165 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Aitutaki climate page with graphs.

 

Aitutaki, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 177 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 165 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Cook Islands in May

Find out more about the weather in the Cook Islands in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Aitutaki in May?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Aitutaki.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the Cook Islands? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the Cook Islands. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.