Avarua weather in December (Aitutaki, Cook Islands)

What kind of weather does December bring to Avarua? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Avarua typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 27°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 25°C.

Precipitation

Avarua in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 200 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With about 173 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Avarua. 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 Avarua climate page with graphs.

 

Avarua, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 200 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 173 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the Cook Islands in December

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?

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

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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