December verdict

Mangaia, Cook Islands in December

Weather score73Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 170mm, so some wet days are possible.

December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

28°C

Rain

170mm

Sun

0h

Sea

26°C

Weather score

73

Very good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 170mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Compare Mangaia, Cook Islands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December28°C average high

December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to May and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December170mm average rain

December is one of Mangaia's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJune to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December0 hours average sun

December is close to Mangaia's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.

Brightest monthsAll year

Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.

Sea temperature

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December26°C average sea

December is close to Mangaia's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to April

Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December73 weather score

December sits close to Mangaia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJune and August to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.