Climate Insights for Kimiangatau

Mauke, Cook Islands

Hottest
March
27°C peak81°F peak
Coldest
August
23°C low73°F low
Wettest
December
277 mm rain10.9 in rain
Best to Visit
June, August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kimiangatau is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 1,845 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kimiangatau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kimiangatau 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 23°C.The climate in Kimiangatau is hot. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 72.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Kimiangatau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kimiangatau 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 73°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°FebMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°MayMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°JunMax: 25°Average: 25°Min: 24°JulMax: 25°Average: 24°Min: 23°AugMax: 24°Average: 24°Min: 23°SepMax: 24°Average: 24°Min: 23°OctMax: 24°Average: 24°Min: 23°NovMax: 25°Average: 25°Min: 24°DecMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 74°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 75°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 76°FMin: 75°FDecMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°F
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Kimiangatau has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Kimiangatau has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 74°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 237mmFebPrecipitation: 195mmMarPrecipitation: 186mmAprPrecipitation: 171mmMayPrecipitation: 162mmJunPrecipitation: 89mmJulPrecipitation: 102mmAugPrecipitation: 79mmSepPrecipitation: 69mmOctPrecipitation: 115mmNovPrecipitation: 164mmDecPrecipitation: 277mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.3inFebPrecipitation: 7.7inMarPrecipitation: 7.3inAprPrecipitation: 6.7inMayPrecipitation: 6.4inJunPrecipitation: 3.5inJulPrecipitation: 4inAugPrecipitation: 3.1inSepPrecipitation: 2.7inOctPrecipitation: 4.5inNovPrecipitation: 6.4inDecPrecipitation: 10.9in
Precipitation

Kimiangatau is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,845 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 154 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 277 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 69 mm. That's 208 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Kimiangatau is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 72.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.1 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 10.9 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2.7 in. That's 8.2 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 22km/hFebWind Speed: 20km/hMarWind Speed: 18km/hAprWind Speed: 23km/hMayWind Speed: 24km/hJunWind Speed: 25km/hJulWind Speed: 25km/hAugWind Speed: 24km/hSepWind Speed: 25km/hOctWind Speed: 26km/hNovWind Speed: 25km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 14mphMayWind Speed: 15mphJunWind Speed: 15mphJulWind Speed: 15mphAugWind Speed: 15mphSepWind Speed: 16mphOctWind Speed: 16mphNovWind Speed: 15mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

Kimiangatau is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap 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, 21km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.Kimiangatau is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. 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 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap 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, 13mph in summer, 14mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan26°79°F
Feb27°80°F
Mar27°80°F
Apr26°79°F
May26°78°F
Jun25°76°F
Jul24°75°F
Aug24°74°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov25°76°F
Dec26°78°F

The best time to visit Kimiangatau is during June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 79 mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°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 Kimiangatau is during June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 81°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 Kimiangatau 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 Kimiangatau 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
22 km/h14 mph
237 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
20 km/h13 mph
195 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
18 km/h11 mph
186 mm7.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
23 km/h14 mph
171 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
24 km/h15 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
25 °C77 °F
25 km/h15 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
25 °C76 °F
25 km/h15 mph
102 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
24 °C76 °F
24 km/h15 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
24 °C76 °F
25 km/h16 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
24 °C76 °F
26 km/h16 mph
115 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C75 °F
25 °C77 °F
25 km/h15 mph
164 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
22 km/h14 mph
277 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in