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Aitutaki

Aitutaki · Cook Islands · Aitutaki

A lagoon regularly rated among the most beautiful on the planet, sandbars you wade to that look freshly invented for the photo, and a population small enough that most visitors are recognised by the third day.

A different trip to the same place: Rarotonga & Aitutaki.

The best time to visit Aitutaki is Apr–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F). Local time there is 20:35 (UTC-10).

Best time to go
Apr–Nov
Budget on the ground
$$$ · high-end
Nearest airport
AIT · Aitutaki

Good for

In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High16 to 36°C61 to 97°F Rain0 to 260mm0 to 10.2in

April · high 82°F · rain 6.3in · 11.7h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Aitutaki month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January28°C82°F257mm10.1in13.1h13.1h
February28°C82°F229mm9.0in12.7h12.7h
March28°C82°F184mm7.2in12.2h12.2h
April28°C82°F161mm6.3in11.7h11.7hin the recommended window
May27°C80°F232mm9.1in11.2h11.2hin the recommended window
June26°C79°F95mm3.7in11.0h11.0hin the recommended window
July25°C78°F78mm3.1in11.1h11.1hin the recommended window
August25°C78°F56mm2.2in11.5h11.5hin the recommended window
September25°C77°F94mm3.7in12.0h12.0hin the recommended window
October26°C78°F158mm6.2in12.6h12.6hin the recommended window
November26°C79°F132mm5.2in13.0h13.0hin the recommended window
December27°C80°F238mm9.4in13.3h13.3h

Good to know

Currency
NZDNew Zealand dollar
Language
English, Cook Islands Maori
Plug
I · 240 V
Driving
on the left

1 USD is about 1.71 NZD.

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Aitutaki?

The best time to visit Aitutaki is Apr–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (82°F).

How warm does Aitutaki get?

Typical daytime highs in Aitutaki are Mar–May 28°C (82°F), Jun–Aug 26°C (78°F), Sep–Nov 26°C (78°F), Dec–Feb 27°C (81°F).

Is Aitutaki expensive?

On the ground, Aitutaki is high-end.

What sort of trip is Aitutaki good for?

Aitutaki is good for sunshine and salt water, landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.

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