Rarotonga island in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Rarotonga island in december 2024
The weather in Rarotonga island in december comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
79°F
Moderate rain at times
36% of time
28%
15%
13%
Weather at 12pm
79°F
Moderate rain at times
30% of time
29%
17%
14%
Weather at 6pm
79°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
33%
13%
12%
Weather at 3am
79°F
38%
30%
13%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Rarotonga island in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Rarotonga island in december.
The climate of Rarotonga island in december is tolerable
The weather in december in Rarotonga island is wet (with 11.3in of rainfall over 12 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 6.1in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate quite pleasant in that locality december. The thermometer averaged maximum of 81°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Rarotonga island is 79°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Rarotonga island in the month of december with a maximum record of 83°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 63°F in 2020.
On average, in Rarotonga island, the days of december last 13:26. Sunrise is at 05:52 and sets at 19:18.
With a correct climate, this month is okay (but not the best) to go there in Cook islands.
Rarotonga island: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Rarotonga island forward, the month of january has a better weather forecast than december. more information
December: another location in Cook islands?
If you want to go to Cook islands in december, there are destinations with better weather than Rarotonga island:
In december, Palmerston island, Aitutaki island and Penrhyn island have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Rarotonga island in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 83°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 63°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 26km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 11.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 12 day(s) (37%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 7.9in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.32km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:52 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:18 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:26 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Rarotonga island in december 2023:
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Map: other cities in Cook islands in december
Cities near Rarotonga island:
| Avarua in december | tolerable weather |
| Mangaia island in december | tolerable weather |
| Atiu island in december | tolerable weather |
| Mitiaro island in december | tolerable weather |
| Aitutaki island in december | good weather |
| Mauke island in december | tolerable weather |
| Palmerston island in december | good weather |
| Manihiki island in december | tolerable weather |
| Rakahanga island in december | tolerable weather |
| Pukapuka island in december | tolerable weather |
| Penrhyn island in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Rarotonga island in december:
Weather data for Rarotonga island for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Rarotonga island. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Rarotonga island can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Rarotonga island.