Weather in October in The Cook Islands
Are you planning a trip a to the Cook Islands in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in the Cook Islands in October?
October in the Cook Islands generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
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 23°C in Rarotonga.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Avarua with an average of 98 mm to heavy rainfall in Pukapuka with 212 mm.Average sunshine
Rarotonga enjoys a balanced 183 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For specific regional insights in the Cook Islands for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our the Cook Islands climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in the Cook Islands?
Rarotonga
In October Rarotonga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Arutanga
In October Arutanga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Arorangi
In October Arorangi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Avarua
In October Avarua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Muri
In October Muri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Cook Islands.
Is October the best time to visit the Cook Islands?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit the Cook Islands with overall perfect weather in Rarotonga.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Rarotonga. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
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