Rarotonga

Cook Islands Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Cook Islands in November.

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Planning a journey to the Cook Islands this November and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Cook Islands in November

In November, the Cook Islands experiences a range of weather conditions, with warm temperatures and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Ngatangiia to 29°C (84°F) in Pukapuka. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Pukapuka and 24°C (75°F) in Ngatangiia.

To explore the conditions in the Cook Islands in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Arorangi with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Pukapuka with 243 mm (9.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Rarotonga gets approximately 175 hours of sunlight in November, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore the Cook Islands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Cook Islands - and find the best time to visit. (based on Rarotonga)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May27°C (81°F) June26°C (79°F) July25°C (77°F) August25°C (77°F) This monthSeptember25°C (77°F) October25°C (77°F) November26°C (79°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Cook Islands in November

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Cook Islands

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in the Cook Islands?

Temperature range in the Cook Islands (November)

Precipitation variation in the Cook Islands (November)

Rarotonga

In November Rarotonga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
175 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
mixed
Climate in Rarotonga →

Arutanga

In November Arutanga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
184 hours
163 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
223 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
mixed
Climate in Arutanga →

Arorangi

In November Arorangi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
175 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
mixed
Climate in Arorangi →

Avarua

In November Avarua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
175 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
mixed
Climate in Avarua →

Ngatangiia

In November Ngatangiia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
175 hours
173 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Ngatangiia →

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Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Cook Islands in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rarotonga 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Arutanga 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Arorangi 26°C (79°F) 24°C (75°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Rakahanga 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Pukapuka 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)
Penrhyn 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)

The Cook Islands weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Cook Islands in November?

November in the Cook Islands brings very good weather. In Rarotonga, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in the Cook Islands in November?

In Rarotonga, the average daytime high in November is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does the Cook Islands get a lot of rain in November?

the Cook Islands sees substantial rainfall in November. Rarotonga typically averages about 113 mm (4.4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is November a Good Time to Visit the Cook Islands?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Rarotonga, November might be a good time to visit the Cook Islands.

Generally speaking, June, August, September and October provide excellent weather in Rarotonga. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be mixed.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Cook Islands.

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