When to go · Cook Islands
Cook Islands in November
Mixed month. Heat and showers return.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Cook Islands
- Prices
- Low
- Cook Islands
Verdict
Heat and showers return.
Is another month better than November?
November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in November
- Southern Cooks · Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mangaiafine
May–October is drier and cooler (lows around 18 °C (64 °F)); December–March is humid, with heavy rain and cyclone risk, worst in February–March.May–October is drier and cooler (lows around 64 °F (18 °C)); December–March is humid, with heavy rain and cyclone risk, worst in February–March.
- Northern atolls · Penrhyn, Manihiki, Pukapukahot
Hot all year near the equator; access by rare flights or cargo ship only.
- Avarua27 °C (81 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 10 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 10 rain days
- Aitutaki28 °C (82 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 10 rain days
- Mitiaro28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 9 rain days
- Palmerston Island27 °C (81 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 11 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Cook Islands
- Low
- Prices · Cook Islands
- Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Cook Islands, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Crowds
Nov: Low
May: Low
Prices
Nov: Low
May: Low
Festivals listed
Nov: 0
May: 0
November: Heat and showers return.
May: Dry season begins; good value.
Cook Islands: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen