What are the best months to visit Cook Islands?


What are the best months to visit Cook Islands? Overall, our shoulder months of April, May, September, and October are a great time to visit as the weather in these months is usually the perfect balance of warm temperatures and dry skies. During July to October humpback whales can often be seen from the Rarotonga foreshore.


How many days do you need in Cook Islands?

The remoteness of the Cook Islands means you've taken some time to get here. Wherever you've flown from. And flight schedules mean you'll likely be looking at around a week long stay at a minimum unless visiting from New Zealand. We had seven days and six nights for our visit.


Is Cook Islands better than Fiji?

You can enjoy the vast wilderness, amazing beaches, and city lifestyle you won't find in the Cook Islands. But, if you aim for a less-touristy relaxing beach vacation without heaps to do, the Cook Islands are the first choice. It is simply more laid-back.


Is Cook Islands expensive?

Is the Cook Islands Expensive to Visit? The Cook Islands is more expensive to visit than Australia, the US, Asia and Europe but cheaper than other Pacific destinations like Hawaii, Fiji and Tahiti (French Polynesia).


What is the cheapest time of year to fly to Cook Islands?

Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Cook Islands. High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is January. Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cook Islands flight deals.