Avarua weather in May

Avarua, Cook Islands
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May in Avarua: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 17 rainy days.

#12 of 12 months in Avarua · #697 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 71/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Avarua climate normals — May

Daytime high26°C / 78°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low24°C / 76°F
Rainfall174 mm / 6.9 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days17 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point21°C / 70°F
Sunshine8.1 h/day
Daylight11.1 h
Wind31 km/h / 19 mph
Air quality (US AQI)41🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Avarua in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Avarua?
May in Avarua: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 17 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Avarua on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
What is the weather like in Avarua in May?
In May, Avarua averages a daily high of 25.7°C and a low of 24.3°C, with about 174.2 mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Avarua in May?
Avarua has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in May.

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