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Rakahanga weather in May (Aitutaki, Cook Islands)

Interested in knowing the climate of Rakahanga in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Rakahanga generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 30°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 27°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Rakahanga in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 14 days days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, 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 May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 144 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  

Where to go in the Cook Islands in May

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 this month?

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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Rakahanga.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.