Avarua (Cook Islands) vs Punta Arenas (Chile): Temperature, Rainfall and Sunshine
Avarua (Cook Islands) has a higher monthly mean temperature than Punta Arenas (Chile) in every month of the year.
| Key monthly differences | Avarua | Punta Arenas |
|---|---|---|
| Warmest months (mean temperature) (°C) | March: 26.34 | February: 9.92 |
| Coolest months (mean temperature) (°C) | August: 22.59 | July: 1.54 |
| Months with the lowest daily rainfall average (mm/day) | September: 2.36 | September: 1.04 |
| Months with the most daily sunshine (hours/day) | November: 10.55 | December: 10.56 |
Climate comparison questions
When are the temperatures most similar and most different?
The smallest difference in monthly mean temperature is 16.19 °C (January); the largest is 21.50 °C (July).
How much do temperatures vary across the year?
The difference between the warmest and coolest monthly means is 3.75 °C in Avarua (Cook Islands) and 8.37 °C in Punta Arenas (Chile). This describes seasonal variation, not the range between daytime highs and nighttime lows.
Which location has more rainfall?
Avarua (Cook Islands) has a higher daily rainfall average in 12 months and Punta Arenas (Chile) in 0; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Rainfall amounts do not tell us how many days it rains.
Which location has more sunshine?
Avarua (Cook Islands) has more average sunshine hours per day in 11 months and Punta Arenas (Chile) in 1; 0 months are equal at the displayed precision. Sunshine duration is different from daylight duration.
Data and measurement guide
Daily values are averaged separately for each calendar month over the saved reference period. Temperatures are daily means, not daytime highs. Rainfall is an average daily amount, not a monthly total; sunshine is average hours per day. These historical averages are not a weather forecast. Each location’s reference period is listed below and may differ.
- Avarua (Cook Islands) — Reference period: 2013–2023
- Punta Arenas (Chile) — Reference period: 2013–2023
Monthly climate data
Difference: Punta Arenas (Chile) minus Avarua (Cook Islands)
Temperature °C
| Month | Avarua | Punta Arenas | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.86 | 9.67 | -16.19 |
| Feb | 26.16 | 9.92 | -16.24 |
| Mar | 26.34 | 8.43 | -17.91 |
| Apr | 25.67 | 6.32 | -19.35 |
| May | 24.81 | 4.54 | -20.27 |
| Jun | 23.83 | 2.46 | -21.37 |
| Jul | 23.04 | 1.54 | -21.50 |
| Aug | 22.59 | 2.31 | -20.28 |
| Sep | 22.90 | 3.97 | -18.93 |
| Oct | 23.20 | 5.72 | -17.48 |
| Nov | 24.04 | 7.43 | -16.61 |
| Dec | 25.10 | 8.69 | -16.42 |
| ⌀ Month | 24.46 | 5.92 | -18.55 |
Average sunshine (hours/day)
| Month | Avarua | Punta Arenas | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.27 | 10.12 | -0.15 |
| Feb | 10.15 | 8.50 | -1.65 |
| Mar | 9.75 | 7.03 | -2.72 |
| Apr | 9.37 | 5.63 | -3.74 |
| May | 8.72 | 4.22 | -4.50 |
| Jun | 8.72 | 3.44 | -5.28 |
| Jul | 8.54 | 3.89 | -4.65 |
| Aug | 8.97 | 5.30 | -3.67 |
| Sep | 9.94 | 7.10 | -2.84 |
| Oct | 9.95 | 8.80 | -1.15 |
| Nov | 10.55 | 10.04 | -0.50 |
| Dec | 10.24 | 10.56 | 0.32 |
| ⌀ Month | 9.60 | 7.05 | -2.55 |
Average daily rainfall (mm/day)
| Month | Avarua | Punta Arenas | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.14 | 2.20 | -5.94 |
| Feb | 6.90 | 2.28 | -4.62 |
| Mar | 7.51 | 2.71 | -4.81 |
| Apr | 4.72 | 2.46 | -2.25 |
| May | 5.11 | 1.71 | -3.40 |
| Jun | 2.68 | 1.38 | -1.30 |
| Jul | 3.27 | 1.08 | -2.20 |
| Aug | 3.01 | 1.21 | -1.80 |
| Sep | 2.36 | 1.04 | -1.33 |
| Oct | 2.99 | 1.53 | -1.46 |
| Nov | 2.93 | 2.19 | -0.74 |
| Dec | 5.54 | 2.52 | -3.02 |
| ⌀ Month | 4.60 | 1.86 | -2.74 |
Snow (mm)
| Month | Avarua | Punta Arenas | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.00 | 0.19 | 0.19 |
| Feb | 0.00 | 0.18 | 0.18 |
| Mar | 0.00 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
| Apr | 0.00 | 2.35 | 2.35 |
| May | 0.00 | 2.35 | 2.35 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 6.19 | 6.19 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 6.45 | 6.45 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 7.39 | 7.39 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| Oct | 0.00 | 2.87 | 2.87 |
| Nov | 0.00 | 1.77 | 1.77 |
| Dec | 0.00 | 0.62 | 0.62 |
| ⌀ Month | 0.00 | 2.88 | 2.88 |
