Temperature in The Cook Islands in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across the Cook Islands this January.

The Cook Islands, typically experiences warm weather in January, with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Rarotonga.

What is the temperature of the different cities in the Cook Islands in January?

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in the Cook Islands. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the Cook Islands, check out our the Cook Islands's climate page.

See also: the the Cook Islands weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in the Cook Islands in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Cook Islands.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

The Cook Islands temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in the Cook Islands in January?

Rarotonga averages a daytime high of 28°C (82°F) in January, which is high for the Cook Islands.

How cold does it get at night in the Cook Islands in January?

After dark, Rarotonga cools to about 25°C (77°F) on an average January night.

How much sun does the Cook Islands get in January?

Rarotonga usually sees around 167 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Interested in more climate information?

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