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What to Pack:
Keep it casual. Light tropical clothes for both men and women. It is best for ladies to take a sun-dress or comfortable dress. Likewise for gentlemen, a pair of summer trousers and island or polo shirt as most dinner meals are at casual restaurants.
Don’t forget these essentials: Sunscreen, brimmed hats, sunglasses, swimwear, reef shoes, bug repellent, prescription medicines; sweatshirt or light wind breaker and still and/or video camera. |
Climate
Best time to visit the Cook Islands
We often get asked the best time to visit the Cook Islands, and the truth is - there is no bad time. There are only two tropical seasons – dry and summer, and not much difference between the two. You can expect Aitutaki to be a few degrees warmer.
Season
OUR SUMMER
Why travel then?
Bright sunny mornings, higher humidity, tropical quick showers to cool things down and perhaps the best time to get airfare and resort deals from Feb-May. Typically Dec/Jan is when Cookies living in Australia return home, so great deals on resorts, but book early for flights. February is the month of love, a perfect time to get a deal, get married or renew vows. See whales late Jun.
Season
OUR WINTER (DRY SEASON)
Why travel then?
July is ‘mid-winter’, lower humidity, dry sunny days and low dew point. It is also the peak season for Kiwi’s, so book early to avoid disappointment. September is the biggest month for arrivals on the islands. See whales Jul-Oct. Lots of festivals and sporting events happen in Nov so always lots happening.
We often get asked the best time to visit the Cook Islands, and the truth is - there is no bad time. There are only two tropical seasons – dry and summer, and not much difference between the two. You can expect Aitutaki to be a few degrees warmer.
Season
OUR SUMMER
Why travel then?
Bright sunny mornings, higher humidity, tropical quick showers to cool things down and perhaps the best time to get airfare and resort deals from Feb-May. Typically Dec/Jan is when Cookies living in Australia return home, so great deals on resorts, but book early for flights. February is the month of love, a perfect time to get a deal, get married or renew vows. See whales late Jun.
Season
OUR WINTER (DRY SEASON)
Why travel then?
July is ‘mid-winter’, lower humidity, dry sunny days and low dew point. It is also the peak season for Kiwi’s, so book early to avoid disappointment. September is the biggest month for arrivals on the islands. See whales Jul-Oct. Lots of festivals and sporting events happen in Nov so always lots happening.
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