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Rakahanga weather in August (Aitutaki, Cook Islands)

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

In August, Rakahanga generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 26°C.

Rakahanga in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Rakahanga. June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rakahanga, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 119 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

Where to go in the Cook Islands in August

Find out more about the weather in the Cook Islands in August 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 Rakahanga in August?

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 August.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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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.