Weather & climate · The Settlement
Best Time to Visit Christmas Island
July to October
The best time to visit Christmas Island is July to October, when daytime highs in The Settlement are around 26–27°C. June and November are also a good time to go. April is the warmest month (29°C by day), September the coldest (26°C at night), and March the wettest with about 184 mm of rain.
29°C
Warmest: April
26°C
Coldest nights: September
1178 mm
Rain per year
184 mm
Wettest: March
Christmas Island weather by month
- Jan28°C27°C168 mm
- Feb28°C28°C169 mm
- Mar28°C28°C184 mm
- Apr29°C28°C152 mm
- May28°C28°C101 mm
- Jun28°C27°C77 mm
- Jul27°C26°C49 mm
- Aug26°C26°C16 mm
- Sep26°C26°C21 mm
- Oct26°C26°C39 mm
- Nov27°C27°C74 mm
- Dec28°C27°C128 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 27°C | 168 mm | 79% | 73% | Rainy |
| February | 28°C | 28°C | 169 mm | 80% | 73% | Rainy |
| March | 28°C | 28°C | 184 mm | 80% | 73% | Rainy |
| April | 29°C | 28°C | 152 mm | 80% | 73% | Rainy |
| May | 28°C | 28°C | 101 mm | 79% | 61% | Fair |
| June | 28°C | 27°C | 77 mm | 79% | 58% | Good |
| July | 27°C | 26°C | 49 mm | 78% | 55% | Best time |
| August | 26°C | 26°C | 16 mm | 77% | 49% | Best time |
| September | 26°C | 26°C | 21 mm | 79% | 53% | Best time |
| October | 26°C | 26°C | 39 mm | 80% | 58% | Best time |
| November | 27°C | 27°C | 74 mm | 80% | 68% | Good |
| December | 28°C | 27°C | 128 mm | 79% | 77% | Fair |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around The Settlement (-10.42, 105.72). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Christmas Island have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Christmas Island?
July to October. The best time to visit Christmas Island is July to October, when daytime highs in The Settlement are around 26–27°C. June and November are also a good time to go. April is the warmest month (29°C by day), September the coldest (26°C at night), and March the wettest with about 184 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Christmas Island?
April, with average highs of 29°C in The Settlement.
What is the coldest month in Christmas Island?
September, when nights drop to about 26°C and days reach 26°C.
What is the rainiest month in Christmas Island?
March with about 184 mm; August is the driest (16 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Christmas Island?
March is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 184 mm of rain.