Rarotonga weather in October (Cook Islands)

Planning a trip to Rarotonga in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Rarotonga, October is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 23°C.

Rarotonga in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 9 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a great time to visit. 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 31%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 98 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 183 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the Cook Islands in October

Find out more about the weather in the Cook Islands in October 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 October?

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 October.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.