Best time to visit Cocos (Keeling) Islands

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When is the best time to visit Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

The best time to visit Cocos (Keeling) Islands (West Island) is June, July, August and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Cocos (Keeling) Islands (West Island)29
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  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Cocos (Keeling) Islands (West Island)30
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  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Cocos (Keeling) Islands (West Island)30
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  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Cocos (Keeling) Islands (West Island)30
    Apr
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Cocos (Keeling) Islands (West Island)29
    May
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Cocos (Keeling) Islands (West Island)28
    Jun
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Cocos (Keeling) Islands (West Island)28
    Jul
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Cocos (Keeling) Islands (West Island)28
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  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Cocos (Keeling) Islands (West Island)28
    Sep
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Cocos (Keeling) Islands (West Island)29
    Oct
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Cocos (Keeling) Islands (West Island)29
    Nov
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Cocos (Keeling) Islands (West Island)29
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Which is the hottest month in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

The hottest time of year in West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

In terms of rainfall, April is usually the wettest month in West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands with 255mm on average. There are normally 17 days in April with some rain.

When is the sea warmest in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?

The sea is usually at its warmest in West Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands in March when the water temperature reaches 28°C.

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The weather guide for Cocos (Keeling) Islands, represented by West Island, (West Island) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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