SeasonMapRarotonga (Cook Islands) weather in November
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November in Rarotonga: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Rarotonga · #184 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Rarotonga in November
Rarotonga's forum calls October-November a favorite window, technically within cyclone season but with genuinely low odds of a storm actually hitting during a visit. Regulars note November runs noticeably more humid than October, though still comfortable enough to sleep without air conditioning, and flag it as low season for tourism, meaning better accommodation rates.
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Rarotonga climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 67°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Sea temperature | 24°C / 75°F | 🙂 pleasant |
| Rainfall | 84 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 18°C / 65°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 30 km/h / 18 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Rarotonga in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quiettravelers describe it as quiet, Vaka Eiva
Sourced from traveler notes: “…le enough to sleep without air conditioning, and flag it as low season for tourism, meaning better accommodation rates.” — Tripadvisor community
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Rarotonga's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherRarotonga's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Rarotonga in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Cyclone season
1 Nov – 30 AprThe South Pacific cyclone season runs from November to April, peaking between December and February. Most years pass without a hit, and the wet months are the cheapest to visit. Source ↗
- Festival
Vaka Eiva
20–27 NovMajor festivalCrowdedBook earlyA week of outrigger racing around the island with crews from across the Pacific, run partly in the lagoon and partly out in open water. It is the island's biggest sporting week. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Rarotonga — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Rarotonga?
Rarotonga in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Rarotonga?
- November in Rarotonga: warm, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Rarotonga on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Rarotonga in November?
- In November, Rarotonga averages a daily high of 25.6°C and a low of 19.7°C, with about 83.8 mm of rain over roughly 10.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Rarotonga in November?
- Rarotonga has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in November.
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Similar destinations in Pacific — November
Within 300 km: Avarua's Vaka Eiva on 20–27 Nov.