Climate Insights for Karanga Village
Mangaia, Cook Islands
Climate Overview
The climate in Karanga Village is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,766 mm of precipitation falls per year. Karanga Village receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Karanga Village is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: March, February, January. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Karanga Village is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 76°F and approximately 69.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Karanga Village receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Karanga Village is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: March, February, January. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 71°F.
Temperature
Karanga Village has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Karanga Village has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 72°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Karanga Village is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,766 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 147 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 240 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 78 mm. That's 162 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Karanga Village is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 69.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.8 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 9.4 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 3.1 in. That's 6.4 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Karanga Village is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 25km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.Karanga Village is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15mph in winter, 16mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Karanga Village is during June, July, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 88 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 22°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Karanga Village is during June, July, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.5 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 81°F, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 71°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Karanga Village based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Karanga Village based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.