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Rarotonga weather in March (Cook Islands)

Wondering what the weather is like in Rarotonga during March? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In March, Rarotonga tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 28°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 26°C. As the year's hottest month, it's essential to have your summer gear ready. Keep cool with light clothing and enjoy the warmth.

Precipitation

Rarotonga in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 197 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 179 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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 March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 197 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 90%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 179 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Cook Islands in March

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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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
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 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.