December verdict

Palmerston Island, Cook Islands in December

Weather score65Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 217mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

29°C

Rain

217mm

Sun

0h

Sea

28°C

Weather score

65

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Wet

Rainfall averages 217mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

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

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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

Temperature

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December29°C average high

December is close to Palmerston Island's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.

Warmest monthsAll year

Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.

December217mm average rain

December is one of Palmerston Island'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 Palmerston Island'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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December28°C average sea

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

Warmest seaJanuary to May and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December65 weather score

December scores below Palmerston Island's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJune to November

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