Weather & climate · Adamstown
Best Time to Visit Pitcairn Islands
December to June
The best time to visit Pitcairn Islands is December to June, when daytime highs in Adamstown are around 23–26°C. July to November are also a good time to go. March is the warmest month (26°C by day), August the coldest (21°C at night), and December the wettest with about 154 mm of rain.
26°C
Warmest: March
21°C
Coldest nights: August
1427 mm
Rain per year
154 mm
Wettest: December
Pitcairn Islands weather by month
- Jan25°C25°C124 mm
- Feb26°C25°C96 mm
- Mar26°C25°C103 mm
- Apr25°C24°C132 mm
- May24°C23°C112 mm
- Jun23°C22°C108 mm
- Jul22°C21°C105 mm
- Aug22°C21°C112 mm
- Sep22°C21°C103 mm
- Oct22°C21°C152 mm
- Nov23°C22°C126 mm
- Dec24°C23°C154 mm
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 25°C | 124 mm | 81% | 62% | Best time |
| February | 26°C | 25°C | 96 mm | 80% | 57% | Best time |
| March | 26°C | 25°C | 103 mm | 80% | 59% | Best time |
| April | 25°C | 24°C | 132 mm | 78% | 69% | Best time |
| May | 24°C | 23°C | 112 mm | 78% | 72% | Best time |
| June | 23°C | 22°C | 108 mm | 78% | 75% | Best time |
| July | 22°C | 21°C | 105 mm | 77% | 71% | Good |
| August | 22°C | 21°C | 112 mm | 78% | 71% | Good |
| September | 22°C | 21°C | 103 mm | 79% | 74% | Good |
| October | 22°C | 21°C | 152 mm | 80% | 77% | Good |
| November | 23°C | 22°C | 126 mm | 81% | 75% | Good |
| December | 24°C | 23°C | 154 mm | 81% | 70% | Best time |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Adamstown (-25.07, -130.08). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Pitcairn Islands have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pitcairn Islands?
December to June. The best time to visit Pitcairn Islands is December to June, when daytime highs in Adamstown are around 23–26°C. July to November are also a good time to go. March is the warmest month (26°C by day), August the coldest (21°C at night), and December the wettest with about 154 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Pitcairn Islands?
March, with average highs of 26°C in Adamstown.
What is the coldest month in Pitcairn Islands?
August, when nights drop to about 21°C and days reach 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pitcairn Islands?
December with about 154 mm; February is the driest (96 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Pitcairn Islands?
October is the least comfortable month on average: 22°C by day and 152 mm of rain.