Avarua weather in August (Aitutaki, Cook Islands)

How does the August weather in Avarua compare to other months? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

For August, the weather in Avarua is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 25°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 22°C. This month is known for milder temperatures, yet warmth continues to be a defining feature.

Precipitation

Avarua in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 14 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 191 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Avarua. June, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Avarua, 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 *  

Data from: Rarotonga, the Cook Islands (4 KM, 3 Miles).

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 Avarua, 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 Avarua.

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.