What is the best time of year to go to the Cook Islands?
What is the best time of year to go to the Cook Islands?
The best time to visit the Cook Islands is during the driest months (April to November). The climate is tropical and generally agreeable year-round, with steady humidity levels and temperatures sitting between 75°F and 86°F.
What is the rainy season in Rarotonga?
The tropical climate makes Raro a great place to visit year-round. There is a wet season from late November through March, so bear this in mind when making your decision.
What is the best month to go to Rarotonga?
Rain clouds usually hang around Rarotonga’s mountain peaks, even during the dry season (June to Aug). In short, there is no bad time weather-wise to visit the Cook Islands, although the shoulder months of April, May, September, and October usually provide the best combination of sunshine and warmth.
What is the climate of the Cook Islands?
The Cook Islands enjoy a pleasant warm and sunny climate all year round. The drier months are from April to November with an average temperature of 26°C. However, don’t be put off by rainfall in our summer months as it’s typically brief morning or afternoon tropical showers.
Which is Better Cook Islands or Fiji?
The Cook Islands, in contrast, are more spread out and so it’s harder to reach the different islands. However if you want a mix of beach activities, as well as some exploring, island hopping, and more going on, then Fiji is probably the best choice. In terms of expenses, the Cook Islands is slightly cheaper than Fiji.
How many days do you need in Rarotonga?
I recommend spending seven to 10 nights in the Cook Islands. I spent a week there — three days on Rarotonga; four on Aitutaki — and found it to be the perfect amount of time.
What is the coldest month in Rarotonga?
July
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 24°C (76°F). January is the most wet month. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain. July is the driest month.
How much spending money do I need for Rarotonga?
Rarotonga is quite often cheaper than Aitutaki so if you’re on a budget, it’s safe to stay in this island. Depending on your spending habits and lifestyle, a safe manageable pocket money would be $100 – $150 NZ dollars per day. You can of course bring more than this!
Is food expensive in Rarotonga?
In Rarotonga, a typical fast food meal costs: 7.70 USD (11 NZD) for a McMeal at McDonalds or BurgerKing (or similar combo meal), and 2.30 USD (3.30 NZD) for a cheeseburger. Cigarettes are more expensive in Rarotonga than in United States. Average cost of a pack of local cigarettes is 17 USD (24 NZD).
How cold does it get in the Cook Islands?
This drops to around 19 degrees celcius/66 fahrenheit at night. And on really cold nights, it can fall as low as 14 celcius/57 fahrenheit! The lowest winter temperature on record was in 1965 when the thermometer fell to just over 9 degrees C (48F)!!!
What language is spoken on the Cook Islands?
Rarotongan
EnglishPukapukan language
Cook Islands/Official languages
Which is the cheapest Pacific island to visit?
1. Cook Islands. The Cook Islands are currently known as the cheapest South Pacific paradise for travellers. The currency on these islands is all in New Zealand Dollars, which lucky for us Canadians is almost 1:1 with our currency, except slightly cheaper for us!