Weather in August in The Cook Islands
Considering a trip to the Cook Islands this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Cook Islands in August?
August in the Cook Islands generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C in Rarotonga to 29°C in Penrhyn. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Penrhyn and 22°C in Rarotonga. During this period, Rarotonga experiences its coolest temperatures annually.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Aitutaki with an average of 70 mm to high rainfall in Pukapuka with 142 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 191 hours of sunshine in Rarotonga. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at August's conditions in the Cook Islands, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Cook Islands's yearly weather, check out our the Cook Islands climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the Cook Islands?
Rarotonga
In August Rarotonga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Arutanga
In August Arutanga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Arorangi
In August Arorangi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Avarua
In August Avarua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Muri
In August Muri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit the Cook Islands?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Cook Islands with overall perfect weather in Rarotonga.
On average, the best time to visit the Cook Islands is in June, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Rarotonga. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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