Rarotonga weather in April (Cook Islands)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Rarotonga during April? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In April, the weather in Rarotonga generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C.

Precipitation

Rarotonga in April usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 174 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rarotonga, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 164 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 174 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Cook Islands in April

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.