Mauke
Island Small Cook Islands island with coral beaches
A small South Pacific raised coral island with white sand beaches, fringing reef and close-knit villages; visitors come for snorkeling, quiet beaches, traditional crafts and community-run stays.
How to Get to Mauke #
Access is by domestic flight from Rarotonga (weekly or less frequent services) or by private boat charters; schedules are limited and should be booked well in advance.
Tips for Visiting Mauke #
- Inter-island flights or charter boats need advance booking; services are infrequent.
- Mauke is known for its limestone caves - local guides can safely show visitors these features.
- Support local guesthouses and community tourism initiatives to ensure visitor money benefits the island.
Best Time to Visit Mauke #
Best visited May-October when inter-island transport is most reliable and weather is stable.
Weather & Climate near Mauke #
Mauke's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1924 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C. Heavy rain (229 mm).
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm).
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March
March is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C. Significant rainfall (200 mm).
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April
April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (190 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm).
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October
October is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm).
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November
November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (242 mm).
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