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Arutanga weather in December (Aitutaki, Cook Islands)

What can you expect from the weather in Arutanga during December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Arutanga generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 25°C.

Arutanga in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 223 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 13 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 172 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January and February tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arutanga, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 223 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 172 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Aitutaki, the Cook Islands (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in the Cook Islands in December

Find out more about the weather in the Cook Islands in December 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 Arutanga in December?

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 December.

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

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Arutanga.

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.