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Rarotonga in April: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Rarotonga in April is climatically well suited to beach holidays and family holidays. The average daily high is around 27 °C, and the sea is about 27 °C. With about 17 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
69/100 · #9
Warmth
#4
Dryness
#8
Sun
#8
Sea warmth
#3
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Rarotonga · AprilPhoto: Archives New Zealand from New Zealand · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 27 °C
- Average low
- 26 °C
- Sea
- 27 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 17 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 27 | 26 | 21 | 189 | 6.9 | 81 | 4.9 | 28 | 64 |
| April (selected) | 27 | 26 | 17 | 155 | 5.9 | 80 | 5.3 | 27 | 69 |
| May | 26 | 25 | 17 | 160 | 4.7 | 79 | 5.4 | 26 | 70 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (69/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | -5 | +0.6 °C | +0.6 °C | +4.3 | +34.6 mm | +1 h | +1.6 % | -0.5 m/s | +0.4 °C |
| May | +1 | -1 °C | -1.1 °C | -0.1 | +5.3 mm | -1.2 h | -0.8 % | ±0 m/s | -1 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Rarotonga in April?
The average daily high is around 27 °C, with an average daily low of about 26 °C.
Can you swim in Rarotonga in April?
The sea is about 27 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Rarotonga in April?
The curated estimate is about 17 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 155 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Rarotonga?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Rarotonga. For a beach trip: June, September, October and November. April is not among them.