Rarotonga · WinterMonth summary
Rarotonga weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 77°F
🌧 Rainy days
65% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
October (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Rarotonga in February?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Rarotonga in February: 77°F and 11.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Rarotonga in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in February
Even in winter, Rarotonga enjoys 25°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 65% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. October (7.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 73°F | 77°F | 58% | 0.3in | 12.2h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ February | 73°F | 77°F | 65% | 0.3in | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 73°F | 77°F | 66% | 0.3in | 11.5h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 73°F | 75°F | 51% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 72°F | 75°F | 56% | 0.2in | 10.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 70°F | 72°F | 37% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 68°F | 72°F | 43% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 68°F | 72°F | 36% | 0.1in | 10.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 68°F | 72°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 70°F | 72°F | 37% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 70°F | 72°F | 38% | 0.1in | 12.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 72°F | 75°F | 61% | 0.3in | 12.3h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In February, Rarotonga averages 77°F, 65% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
February vs October (best month)
The best month is October (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -28%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Rarotonga in February
Is February a good time to visit Rarotonga?
February is an acceptable time for Rarotonga (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider October (7.7/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Rarotonga in February?
Yes, 65% of days see rain in February. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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