Avarua weather in May (Aitutaki, Cook Islands)

Is May a good time to explore Avarua weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

May in Avarua generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 27°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 24°C.

Precipitation

Avarua in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With about 162 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 162 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

Where to go in the Cook Islands in May

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?

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.