🇦🇺 Brisbane vs Rarotonga (Cook Islands) 🇨🇰
Brisbane, Australia vs Rarotonga (Cook Islands), Cook Islands — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Brisbane is the warmer of the two — about 3 degrees warmer on average across the year. Brisbane is drier, with roughly 83 fewer rainy days a year.
Climate at a glance
| 🇦🇺 Brisbane | 🇨🇰 Rarotonga (Cook Islands) | |
|---|---|---|
| Avg annual high | 26°C | 23°C |
| Hottest month | January (29°C) | March (25°C) |
| Coldest month | July (10°C low) | August (20°C low) |
| Rainy days / year | 196 | 279 |
| Snow | Rare | Rare |
| Best months to visit | May, July, August | July, September, October |
🇦🇺 Brisbane
Best around May, July, August. Hottest in January (29°C), coldest lows in July (10°C).
🇨🇰 Rarotonga (Cook Islands)
Best around July, September, October. Hottest in March (25°C), coldest lows in August (20°C).
Frequently asked questions
Is Brisbane or Rarotonga (Cook Islands) warmer?
Brisbane is warmer overall, averaging about 3 degrees higher across the year.
Which is rainier, Brisbane or Rarotonga (Cook Islands)?
Rarotonga (Cook Islands) is rainier — Brisbane sees about 83 fewer rainy days per year.
When is the best time to visit Brisbane vs Rarotonga (Cook Islands)?
Brisbane is best around May, July, August; Rarotonga (Cook Islands) is best around July, September, October.