Cook Islands travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Cook Islands with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the Cook Islands.

Cook Islands travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to the Cook Islands with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Cook Islands - quick facts
Time difference UK -10 hours
Language(s) English, Maori
Currency Cook Islands Dollar, New Zealand Dollar
Electricity I plug (240V)
Driving side Left

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Cook Islands weather

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum daytime temperature °C
28°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Avarua28
29°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Avarua29
29°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Avarua29
28°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Avarua28
27°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Avarua27
26°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Avarua26
25°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Avarua25
25°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Avarua25
26°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Avarua26
26°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Avarua26
27°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Avarua27
28°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Avarua28
Days with some rainfall
17 days with some rainfall in January in Avarua17
17 days with some rainfall in February in Avarua17
17 days with some rainfall in March in Avarua17
13 days with some rainfall in April in Avarua13
9 days with some rainfall in May in Avarua9
6 days with some rainfall in June in Avarua6
5 days with some rainfall in July in Avarua5
3 days with some rainfall in August in Avarua3
5 days with some rainfall in September in Avarua5
5 days with some rainfall in October in Avarua5
6 days with some rainfall in November in Avarua6
11 days with some rainfall in December in Avarua11
Sea temperature °C
27°C sea temperature in January in Avarua27
27°C sea temperature in February in Avarua27
28°C sea temperature in March in Avarua28
27°C sea temperature in April in Avarua27
26°C sea temperature in May in Avarua26
25°C sea temperature in June in Avarua25
25°C sea temperature in July in Avarua25
24°C sea temperature in August in Avarua24
24°C sea temperature in September in Avarua24
25°C sea temperature in October in Avarua25
25°C sea temperature in November in Avarua25
26°C sea temperature in December in Avarua26

The Cook Islands weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Avarua.

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Cook Islands travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting the Cook Islands from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the Cook Islands.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Cook Islands travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Cook Islands with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the Cook Islands, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Cook Islands FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Cook Islands including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to the Cook Islands?

Cook Islands is open for tourism from the UK.

Entry is only possible from New Zealand and Tahiti.

Check out Ministry of Health, Cook Islands for more information.

What is the time difference between the Cook Islands and the UK?

The time difference between the Cook Islands and the UK is UK time-10 hours.

What is the main language spoken in the Cook Islands?

The main languages spoken in the Cook Islands are English and Maori.

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What is the currency in the Cook Islands?

The currency in the Cook Islands is the Cook Islands Dollar (CKD) and the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).

Which plugs are used in the Cook Islands?

Cook Islands uses electrical plug type I (240 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in the Cook Islands?

They drive on the left side of the road in the Cook Islands.

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