Climate Insights for Ko Lalo

Pukapuka, Cook Islands

Hottest
April
29°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
October
26°C low79°F low
Wettest
February
350 mm rain13.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ko Lalo is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,514 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ko Lalo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ko Lalo 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: April, May, March. The coldest months are October, September, August, when temperatures can drop to 26°C.The climate in Ko Lalo is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 99 in of precipitation falls per year. Ko Lalo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ko Lalo 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: April, May, March. The coldest months are October, September, August, when temperatures can drop to 79°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°MarMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°AprMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°MayMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°JunMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 27°JulMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AugMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°SepMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°OctMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°DecMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°F
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Ko Lalo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Ko Lalo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 79°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 343mmFebPrecipitation: 350mmMarPrecipitation: 210mmAprPrecipitation: 190mmMayPrecipitation: 174mmJunPrecipitation: 178mmJulPrecipitation: 134mmAugPrecipitation: 111mmSepPrecipitation: 140mmOctPrecipitation: 221mmNovPrecipitation: 205mmDecPrecipitation: 257mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13.5inFebPrecipitation: 13.8inMarPrecipitation: 8.3inAprPrecipitation: 7.5inMayPrecipitation: 6.9inJunPrecipitation: 7inJulPrecipitation: 5.3inAugPrecipitation: 4.4inSepPrecipitation: 5.5inOctPrecipitation: 8.7inNovPrecipitation: 8.1inDecPrecipitation: 10.1in
Precipitation

Ko Lalo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,514 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 209 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 350 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 111 mm. That's 240 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Ko Lalo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 99 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.2 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 13.8 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4.4 in. That's 9.4 in less than February, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 20km/hFebWind Speed: 22km/hMarWind Speed: 17km/hAprWind Speed: 17km/hMayWind Speed: 20km/hJunWind Speed: 21km/hJulWind Speed: 25km/hAugWind Speed: 25km/hSepWind Speed: 24km/hOctWind Speed: 22km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 11mphAprWind Speed: 10mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 13mphJulWind Speed: 16mphAugWind Speed: 15mphSepWind Speed: 15mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Ko Lalo is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 17km/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 24km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Ko Lalo is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph 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, 13mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ko Lalo 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 Ko Lalo 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
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
20 km/h12 mph
343 mm13.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
22 km/h14 mph
350 mm13.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
17 km/h11 mph
210 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
17 km/h10 mph
190 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
20 km/h12 mph
174 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
21 km/h13 mph
178 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
25 km/h16 mph
134 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
25 km/h15 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
24 km/h15 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
22 km/h13 mph
221 mm8.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
17 km/h11 mph
205 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
19 km/h12 mph
257 mm10.1 in
0 cm0 in