February weather forecast
Cook Islands

February in the Cook Islands continues the trend established in January, as the warm, wet season persists. During this month, average temperatures remain consistently high, generally varying from 24°C (75.2°F) to 30°C (86°F). High levels of humidity continue to define the climate, contributing to the likelihood of frequent rain showers.

As in January, the northern group of islands, including Pukapuka and Rakahanga, usually experience slightly lower rainfall than the southern islands such as Rarotonga and Mangaia. Due to their higher altitudes and mountainous landscapes, these southern islands tend to record February rainfall levels of more than 250mm (9.84"). This phenomenon can be attributed to the orographic lift effect, whereby moisture-laden air rises and cools over the mountains, leading to intensified rainfall.

It is also important to note that February, like January, falls within the South Pacific cyclone season. While the incidence of cyclones directly affecting the Cook Islands is relatively low, the possibility cannot be disregarded. In the event of a cyclone, expect the onset of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and potential disruptions to normal weather patterns.

Comparatively, the weather conditions in February resemble those of January, with high temperatures and considerable rainfall continuing. Looking forward to March, the transition out of the wet season begins, with a slow decrease in average rainfall and a slight drop in temperatures. As such, while February continues the pattern of warm, humid, and rainy conditions, the impending change to drier and slightly cooler weather starts to emerge as the month concludes.

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• Roto - February »
  In Roto in February, it is raining for 26.1 days, with typically 242mm (9.53") of accumulated precipitation. In Roto, Cook Islands, the average relative humidity in February is 76%.
• Tauhunu - February »
  February through October, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Tauhunu. Tauhunu's transition into February carries an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.6°C (83.5°F), consistent with the temperature in January.
• Mapumai - February »
  In Mapumai, Cook Islands, in February, during 19.8 rainfall days, 138mm (5.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In February, the average relative humidity in Mapumai, Cook Islands, is 78%.
• Avarua District - February »
  The month with the warmest seawater is February, with an average sea temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). In Avarua District, the months of February and March register the highest average temperatures, peaking at 29°C (84.2°F).
• Arutanga - February »
  On the last day of February, in Arutanga, Cook Islands, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 19:05 -10. In February, in Arutanga, Cook Islands, the rain falls for 21.2 days.
• Omoka Village - February »
  In Omoka Village, Cook Islands, the average seawater temperature in February is 29°C (84.2°F). In Omoka Village, Cook Islands, in February, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 296mm (11.65") of accumulated precipitation.
• Mangarei Village - February »
  The months with the warmest seawater in Mangarei Village, Cook Islands, are February through April, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F). On the first day of February in Mangarei Village sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 19:13.
• Oneroa Village - February »
  In Oneroa Village in February, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 234mm (9.21") of accumulated precipitation. The high-temperature in Oneroa Village during February is 29°C (84.2°F) and the low-temperature is 23°C (73.4°F).
• Tautu - February »
  As February takes its course, Tautu's average high-temperature registers at a still warm 27.7°C (81.9°F), mirroring the preceding month. In Tautu, in February, during 21.2 rainfall days, 152mm (5.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Nukuao - February »
  In Nukuao, during February, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 138mm (5.43") of precipitation. Maintaining the trend from the previous month, Nukuao's outdoor scenery in February is still punctuated with frequent rain showers.
• Ngatiarua - February »
  Transitioning into February, Ngatiarua experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.4°C (81.3°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Moving to February, the weather in Ngatiarua exhibits minor differences compared to the preceding month.
• Karanga Village - February »
  In Karanga Village in February, during 19.8 rainfall days, 138mm (5.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The weather in February in Karanga Village is slightly warmer than January, with an average temperature high of 27.4°C (81.3°F) and low of 26.6°C (79.9°F).