Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
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.
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
170mm
Sun
0h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
73
Very good
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.
Map
Compare Mangaia, Cook Islands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
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.
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.
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.