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Rarotonga cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Rarotonga in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 81°Fwarmest average high (March)
- 74°Fcoolest average high (August)
- 20%fewest rain days (November)
- 64%most rain days (May)
Weather in Rarotonga right now
Weather in Rarotonga by month
Average highs run from 74°F (24°C) in August to 81°F (27°C) in March. Rain falls on the fewest days in November and the most in May. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80 / 77°F26 / 25°C | 54% | 19 mph31 km/h | 81°F27°C | 7 ft (2.1 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| February | 81 / 78°F27 / 25°C | 54% | 17 mph27 km/h | 83°F28°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| March | 81 / 78°F27 / 26°C | 54% | 16 mph26 km/h | 83°F28°C | 6 ft (1.9 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| April | 80 / 77°F27 / 25°C | 57% | 19 mph31 km/h | 82°F28°C | 8 ft (2.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
| May | 78 / 76°F26 / 24°C | 64% | 20 mph33 km/h | 80°F27°C | 8 ft (2.5 m)Rough; rougher days up to 12 ft |
| June | 76 / 74°F25 / 23°C | 34% | 20 mph33 km/h | 78°F25°C | 8 ft (2.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
| July | 75 / 73°F24 / 23°C | 39% | 21 mph33 km/h | 77°F25°C | 8 ft (2.4 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 12 ft |
| August | 74 / 72°F24 / 22°C | 31% | 21 mph33 km/h | 76°F25°C | 8 ft (2.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
| September | 74 / 72°F24 / 22°C | 35% | 22 mph35 km/h | 76°F24°C | 7 ft (2.2 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
| October | 75 / 72°F24 / 22°C | 36% | 22 mph35 km/h | 76°F24°C | 8 ft (2.3 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 11 ft |
| November | 75 / 73°F24 / 23°C | 20% | 20 mph33 km/h | 76°F24°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 9 ft |
| December | 78 / 75°F26 / 24°C | 59% | 20 mph32 km/h | 79°F26°C | 7 ft (2.0 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 10 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Rarotonga
6 ships from 5 cruise lines are scheduled here, 7 visits in total. The next 7:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 192026 | Norwegian SpiritNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 12 nights from Lautoka |
| Thu, Oct 222026 | Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises | Calls | 10 nights from Papeete |
| Sun, Nov 12026 | NoordamHolland America Line | Calls | 34 nights from Seattle |
| Sun, Nov 222026 | Norwegian SpiritNorwegian Cruise Line | Calls | 13 nights from Papeete |
| Thu, Nov 262026 | Paul GauguinPaul Gauguin Cruises | Calls | 11 nights from Papeete |
| Thu, Feb 42027 | ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 149 nights from Savona |
| Wed, Mar 242027 | AmeraPhoenix Reisen | Calls | 143 nights from Hamburg |
Ships that visit Rarotonga
- Norwegian SpiritNorwegian Cruise Line
- NoordamHolland America Line
- Oceania RivieraOceania Cruises
- Paul GauguinPaul Gauguin Cruises
- AmeraPhoenix Reisen
- ArtaniaPhoenix Reisen
Nearby cruise ports
Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.