The weather in December in Cook Islands

It's warm in December in Cook Islands with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.

Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Cook Islands. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Cook Islands. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2016, Cook Islands reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 202 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in December for Cook Islands

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cook Islands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Cook Islands New York
Average temperature 29°C 9°C
Max. temperature 30°C 12°C
Min. temperature 23°C -5°C
Total precipitation 202 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 21 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Cook Islands with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Cook Islands is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Cook Islands for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Cook Islands is based on weather data from Avarua. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Cook Islands to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Cook Islands. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Cook Islands

Temperature in December in Cook Islands over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Cook Islands. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in December in Cook Islands

Total precipitation in December in Cook Islands over the years

Daily UV index in December in Cook Islands

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Cook Islands, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Cook Islands by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cook Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.