Weather in March in The Cook Islands
Planning a getaway to the Cook Islands this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Cook Islands in March?
March in the Cook Islands generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Rarotonga. On average, March is the warmest month of the year in the Cook Islands. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Arorangi with an average of 197 mm to heavy rainfall in Pukapuka with 296 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 179 hours of sunlight anticipated in Rarotonga. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at March'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 March for the 5 most popular destinations in the Cook Islands?
Rarotonga
In March Rarotonga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Arutanga
In March Arutanga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Arorangi
In March Arorangi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Avarua
In March Avarua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Muri
In March Muri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Cook Islands.
Is March the best time to visit the Cook Islands?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Rarotonga, March might be a good time to visit the Cook Islands. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Rarotonga. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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