Ngatangiia Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Ngatangiia, Ngatangiia District, Cook Islands, has a stable climate with little temperature variation across the year. Average daytime temperatures hover around 26°C (79°F), peaking in February at 28°C (82°F) and dipping in August to 25°C (77°F).

With around 1687 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, Ngatangiia has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed — the city has a distinct rainy season from December to March. The wettest month is January. Sunshine peaks in August, when the city sees around 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Monthly Temperature in Ngatangiia

With minimal seasonal shifts, Ngatangiia experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in February. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 25°C (77°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 26°C (79°F) in February to 22°C (72°F) in August.

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Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Ngatangiia

Ngatangiia has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1687 mm (66 in) of rainfall per year. Ngatangiia can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 225 mm (8.9 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (June), you will experience much drier conditions, with 75 mm (3 in) of precipitation spread across 11 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Ngatangiia Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine Hours in Ngatangiia

Despite minor fluctuations, Ngatangiia enjoys a fairly consistent amount of sunshine throughout the year. In August, you can expect approximately 6.4 hours of daily sunshine, while even in May, Ngatangiia still receives about 5.4 hours.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Rarotonga, the Cook Islands (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Rarotonga, the Cook Islands (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Humidity in Ngatangiia by Month

The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 90%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 79%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

Data from: Rarotonga, the Cook Islands (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Wind Speed in Ngatangiia

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) in March and April to 5 m/s (10 knots) in September. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)

Data from: Rarotonga, the Cook Islands (11 KM, 6 Miles).

Ngatangiia 3-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Ngatangiia

Ngatangiia's weather is most enjoyable during May, June, July, August, September, October and November, with comfortable temperatures from 25°C (76°F) to 27°C (80°F). The moderate conditions ensure pleasant weather for exploring the area. Expect varied weather during this period with rainfall between 75 mm (3 in) and 137 mm (5.4 in), providing a good balance of sunny and rainy days.

The wettest months are January, February, March, April and December, when precipitation is at its highest.

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