What’s the climate like in British Indian Ocean Territory?
The current climate of British Indian Ocean Territory features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 28°C. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 25°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
The highest temperature recorded in British Indian Ocean Territory in recent years was 37°C in February 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in August 2022.
On average, British Indian Ocean Territory receives 2560 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit British Indian Ocean Territory?
The best time to visit British Indian Ocean Territory for pleasant to warm weather is January through December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring British Indian Ocean Territory.
Climate Table of British Indian Ocean Territory
The climate table of British Indian Ocean Territory shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 286 | 305 | 186 | 187 | 129 | 181 | 184 | 139 | 271 | 195 | 189 | 308 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in February and April
- Lowest temperature: 28°C in August and November
- Precipitation: 2560 mm per year, averaging 213 mm per month
- Driest months: 129 mm in May, 139 mm in August and 181 mm in June
- Wettest months: 308 mm in December, 305 mm in February and 286 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in British Indian Ocean Territory
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in British Indian Ocean Territory. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in British Indian Ocean Territory
This graph shows how much precipitation British Indian Ocean Territory gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in British Indian Ocean Territory
This graph shows the average UV index per month in British Indian Ocean Territory. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in British Indian Ocean Territory
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in British Indian Ocean Territory. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in British Indian Ocean Territory
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in British Indian Ocean Territory over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in British Indian Ocean Territory by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for British Indian Ocean Territory. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
