Rarotonga weather in August (Cook Islands)

Can you expect sunny skies in Rarotonga in August? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Rarotonga is usually perfect in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 25°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 22°C. The temperatures are the mildest of the year this month, but warmth is still abundant and comfortable.

Precipitation

Rarotonga in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 191 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. June, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rarotonga, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 191 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Cook Islands in August

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?

For visitors traveling to Rarotonga, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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.