Weather in December in Aitutaki
Thinking about venturing to Aitutaki this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Aitutaki in December?
Aitutaki is a region in the Cook Islands. December in Aitutaki generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C in Avarua to 29°C in Rakahanga. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Rakahanga and 25°C in Avarua.For specific regional insights in Aitutaki, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Avarua with an average of 200 mm to heavy rainfall in Rakahanga with 267 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 172 hours of sunlight expected in Arutanga. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Aitutaki climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in Aitutaki?
Arutanga
In December Arutanga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Avarua
In December Avarua generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Rakahanga
In December Rakahanga 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 poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Aitutaki, in the Cook Islands.
Is December the best time to visit Aitutaki?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Arutanga, December may not be the ideal time to visit Aitutaki.
On average, the best time to visit Aitutaki is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Arutanga. In contrast, January and February tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Aitutaki.
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