Manuae (Cook Islands)

Island Remote uninhabited atoll in the Cook Islands

Manuae is a small uninhabited coral atoll in the southern Cook Islands, reached by occasional charters for fishing, diving and seabird observation.

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Manuae (Cook Islands)
-19.2740, -158.9617

How to Get to Manuae (Cook Islands) #

Access is by private charter from Rarotonga or nearby inhabited islands; no regular ferry service. Arrange transport through Cook Islands operators with experience in outer-island logistics.

Tips for Visiting Manuae (Cook Islands) #

  • Only visit with authorised Cook Islands tour operators and obtain necessary permissions - the island is largely uninhabited and access is regulated.
  • Bring all supplies and emergency communications; there are no services on Manuae.
  • If interested in diving or snorkeling, confirm currents and local marine conditions with an experienced skipper.

Best Time to Visit Manuae (Cook Islands) #

Best visited in the Cook Islands' dry season (May-October) for calm seas and predictable ferry or charter schedules.

Dry season
May-October · 24-28°C (75-82°F)
Calmer seas and clearer water; best for boat access and snorkeling.
Wet season
November-April · 25-30°C (77-86°F)
Warmer, higher chance of storms; access more difficult.

Weather & Climate near Manuae (Cook Islands) #

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1971 mm/year), wettest in January.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (259 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 29°

Weather

259 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Heavy rain (229 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°

Weather

229 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C. Significant rainfall (193 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
25° 30°

Weather

193 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (203 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 29°

Weather

203 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 28°

Weather

168 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 27°

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
21° 27°

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is warm with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
21° 27°

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
22° 27°

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 27°

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 28°

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (244 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
24° 29°

Weather

244 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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