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When to go · Cook Islands

Cook Islands in September

Great month. Dry and calm; whales.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Crowds
Medium
Cook Islands
Prices
Medium
Cook Islands

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Cook Islands

Dry and calm; whales.

Weather in September

  • Southern Cooks · Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mangaiabest weather

    May–October is drier and cooler (lows around 18 °C); December–March is humid, with heavy rain and cyclone risk, worst in February–March.

  • Northern atolls · Penrhyn, Manihiki, Pukapukafine

    Hot all year near the equator; access by rare flights or cargo ship only.

  • Avarua26° / 19°, 8 rain days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Cook Islands
Medium
Prices · Cook Islands
Medium

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Where to go in September

Rated best or good this month

  • Southern Cooks

    Best weather of the year (Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mangaia)

  • Avarua

    Dry, warm sea.