Mauke at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Mauke
Best visited May-October when inter-island transport is most reliable and weather is stable.
Dry season
May-October · 24-28°C (75-82°F)
Calmer seas and more reliable travel schedules.
Wet season
November-April · 25-30°C (77-86°F)
Warmer with occasional storms; some services reduced.
Weather & Climate near Mauke
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 10
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 29° | 27° | 229 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 194 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 24° - 30° | 27° | 200 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 190 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 166 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 21° - 27° | 24° | 110 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 20° - 26° | 23° | 118 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 20° - 26° | 23° | 86 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 21° - 27° | 24° | 118 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 21° - 27° | 24° | 123 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 22° - 28° | 25° | 148 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 23° - 29° | 26° | 242 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
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.