With 13,373 inhabitants, Avarua is the most populous city in the Cook Islands. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 12 days in order to fully appreciate everything Avarua has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Avarua in February, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 20 °C, with an average temperature of 23 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 190 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Avarua, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
When flying to Avarua, you’ll arrive at Rarotonga (RAR), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Avarua from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 5h 45m.