Australia and the Pacific · Cook Islands
Cheap flights to Rarotonga
A small Cook Islands island ringed by a lagoon, with one road that loops it in under an hour.
- Best weather
- Jun to Oct
- Warmest
- Feb, 29°C
- Airport
- RAR
Best time to visit Rarotonga
The best time to visit Rarotonga for the weather is from June to October, when daytime highs average 25 to 26°C (77 to 79°F) and there's some rain.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in January (about 256 mm of rain) and the least in July.
The warmest month is February, with highs around 29°C (84°F); the coolest is July, at around 25°C (76°F) by day and 19°C (67°F) at night.
Rarotonga weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C 84°F | 23°C 74°F | 256 mm of rain | Warm and wet |
| February | 29°C 84°F | 23°C 74°F | 229 mm of rain | Warm and wet |
| March | 29°C 84°F | 23°C 74°F | 219 mm of rain | Warm and wet |
| April | 28°C 83°F | 23°C 73°F | 246 mm of rain | Warm and wet |
| May | 26°C 80°F | 21°C 70°F | 199 mm of rain | Warm and wet |
| June Best | 25°C 78°F | 20°C 68°F | 128 mm of rain | Warm with some rain |
| July Best | 25°C 76°F | 19°C 67°F | 112 mm of rain | Warm with some rain |
| August Best | 25°C 77°F | 20°C 67°F | 141 mm of rain | Warm with some rain |
| September Best | 26°C 78°F | 20°C 68°F | 138 mm of rain | Warm with some rain |
| October Best | 26°C 79°F | 21°C 69°F | 121 mm of rain | Warm with some rain |
| November | 27°C 81°F | 22°C 71°F | 171 mm of rain | Warm with some rain |
| December | 28°C 82°F | 22°C 72°F | 246 mm of rain | Warm and wet |
Long-term averages from Avarua, Rarotonga. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Rarotonga
Farepop finds fares to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Brisbane 4,800 km · about 6.5 hours non-stop Sydney 5,000 km · about 6.5 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Auckland 3,000 km · about 4.5 hours non-stop Wellington 3,300 km · about 4.5 hours non-stop |
| United States | Los Angeles 4,700 mi · about 10 hours non-stop San Francisco 4,700 mi · about 10 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 8,600 km · about 11.5 hours non-stop Calgary 9,200 km · about 12 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Glasgow 9,700 mi · about 20 hours non-stop Belfast 9,700 mi · about 20 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Helsinki 15,600 km · about 20 hours non-stop Dublin 15,800 km · about 20 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Rarotonga
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Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
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Rarotonga: questions
When is the best time to visit Rarotonga?
For the weather, from June to October, when daytime highs average around 25°C. These are long-term averages from Avarua, Rarotonga.
Does it rain a lot in Rarotonga?
Rarotonga has no distinct wet season. January is usually the wettest month, with about 256 mm of rain.
Which airport do you fly into for Rarotonga?
Farepop finds fares to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR).
How can I find cheap flights to Rarotonga?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Rarotonga costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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