What’s the climate like in Cocos Islands?
The current climate of Cocos Islands features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°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 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Cocos Islands in recent years was 32°C in February 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in September 2019.
On average, Cocos Islands receives 540 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Cocos Islands?
The best time to visit Cocos Islands for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cocos Islands.
Climate Table of Cocos Islands
The climate table of Cocos Islands 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 65 | 31 | 59 | 62 | 51 | 63 | 78 | 49 | 10 | 16 | 28 | 28 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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: 31°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 28°C in August and September
- Precipitation: 540 mm per year, averaging 45 mm per month
- Driest months: 10 mm in September, 16 mm in October and 28 mm in November
- Wettest months: 78 mm in July, 65 mm in January and 63 mm in June
Weather experiences in Cocos Islands
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Average Temperature per Month in Cocos Islands
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Cocos Islands. 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 Cocos Islands
This graph shows how much precipitation Cocos Islands 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 Cocos Islands
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Cocos Islands. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Cocos Islands
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Cocos Islands. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cocos Islands
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Cocos Islands 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.
Weather experiences in Cocos Islands
The weather in Cocos Islands is rated an average of 3,8 out of 5 stars by 11 visitors. Have you been to Cocos Islands? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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Warm, lots of sunshine and the occasional refreshing shower. A moment of heavy rain. In short, a good choice for a sunny winter holiday.— This text is automatically translated to English
October brought sunny days, moderately warm weather and occasional rain in the Cocos Islands. The atmosphere was quite humid, but not suffocating. It was about 26-28 degrees. Great experience despite mixed weather.— This text is automatically translated to English
Mostly sunny days, ideal for relaxing on the beach. However, there were also showers. In short, still a great experience!— This text is automatically translated to English
Ideal for lounging in and warm enough for all kinds of outdoor activities. Not too warm, with a good balance.— This text is automatically translated to English
Mostly rain and clouds, partly clear skies. There were also high waves. Not ideal.— This text is automatically translated to English
It was warm and tropical, with a refreshing shower. The evenings were exceptionally pleasant and cool. Less pleasant were the consistently high humidity and occasional heavy rainfall.— This text is automatically translated to English
Moist weather tempers the tropical heat and keeps you comfortable. The air remains mostly clear, ideal for outdoor activities.— This text is automatically translated to English
The temperature, neither too hot nor too cold, made it ideal for outdoor activities. However, the winter rains were unpredictable.— This text is automatically translated to English
There were occasional heavy, short showers, but they were refreshing rather than annoying. Definitely recommended for sun worshippers!— This text is automatically translated to English
I experienced both days with bright sunshine and days with little rain. Not too hot, quite pleasant. Comfortable for outdoor activities without excessive heat.— This text is automatically translated to English
Although it could get a bit hot, the frequent rain showers made it bearable and provided some refreshment. In short, a pleasant experience.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Cocos Islands by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cocos Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
