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Rarotonga weather in February (Cook Islands)

Planning a trip to Rarotonga in February? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In February, Rarotonga typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 26°C.

Rarotonga in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 209 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 167 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Rarotonga. 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 February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 209 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 86%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 167 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Cook Islands in February

Find out more about the weather in the Cook Islands in February 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 Rarotonga in February?

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 February.

Swimming
7/10
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.