Cook Islands · Oceania
Rarotonga & Aitutaki
Photo: Gemma Longman · CC BY 2.0
A lagoon so shallow and blue it looks painted on, one road round the whole island, and a Saturday market that is basically the entire social calendar.
The best time to visit Rarotonga & Aitutaki is Apr–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 27°C (80°F).
Best time to go
Apr–Nov
Budget on the ground
$$$ · high-end
Nearest airport
RAR
Good for
sunshine and salt water
an unhurried pace
landscape doing the heavy lifting
eating extremely well
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May27°C80°F
Jun–Aug24°C75°F
Sep–Nov24°C75°F
Dec–Feb27°C80°F
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