Cook Islands National Museum
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
The Cook Islands National Museum is a museum located in Rarotonga, Cook Islands. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures range from 22 °C to 26 °C throughout the year. Rain falls in all months, with drier conditions occurring in June, July, August, September, and October, which see 12 to 14 rainy days per month. The wettest months are January, February, March, April, May, November, and December, featuring higher rainfall totals and up to 22 rainy days.
The museum is located on Constitution Ave in Avarua, 0 km from the capital. The nearest airport is Rarotonga International Airport in Avarua, located 4 km away. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. Admission is $5.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, averaging 26 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 343 | 358 | 268 | 383 | 265 | 179 | 218 | 184 | 202 | 193 | 238 | 325 |
| Rainy days | 19 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 21 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
