Cook Islands
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Cook Islands
Visit in August — score 62/100 · avg high 77°F · 16 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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#3Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53 | 80° | 82° | 76° | 31 | 192 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| February | 51 | 80° | 83° | 77° | 28 | 183 | 12.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| March | 52 | 80° | 83° | 78° | 31 | 195 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 48 | 80° | 82° | 77° | 30 | 159 | 11.5h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 48 | 78° | 81° | 74° | 31 | 167 | 11.0h | Moderate | Average |
| June | 59 | 76° | 79° | 72° | 16 | 62 | 10.7h | High | Above avg |
| July | 56 | 74° | 78° | 71° | 18 | 74 | 10.8h | High | Average |
| August | 62 | 74° | 77° | 69° | 16 | 64 | 11.3h | High | Average |
| September | 53 | 74° | 78° | 71° | 20 | 80 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| October | 50 | 75° | 78° | 71° | 23 | 93 | 12.5h | High | Average |
| November | 54 | 76° | 80° | 73° | 29 | 116 | 13.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| December | 57 | 78° | 81° | 75° | 31 | 182 | 13.3h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 52/100
- High
- 78°F
- Low
- 72°F
- Rain days
- 24/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Cook Islands (September, October, November) brings average highs of 78°F and lows of 72°F, with about 24 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 52/100, with November being the strongest month of the season at 54/100.
Summer
- Score
- 54/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 76°F
- Rain days
- 30/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Cook Islands (December, January, February) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 76°F, with about 30 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 54/100, with December being the strongest month of the season at 57/100.
Fall
- Score
- 49/100
- High
- 82°F
- Low
- 76°F
- Rain days
- 31/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Cook Islands (March, April, May) brings average highs of 82°F and lows of 76°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 49/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 52/100.
Winter
- Score
- 59/100
- High
- 78°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Rain days
- 17/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Cook Islands (June, July, August) brings average highs of 78°F and lows of 71°F, with about 17 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 59/100, with August being the strongest month of the season at 62/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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