Weather & climate · West Island
Best Time to Visit Cocos (Keeling) Islands
August to November
The best time to visit Cocos (Keeling) Islands is August to November, when daytime highs in West Island are around 26–27°C. December to January and May to July are also a good time to go. April is the warmest month (28°C by day), September the coldest (26°C at night), and March the wettest with about 193 mm of rain.
28°C
Warmest: April
26°C
Coldest nights: September
1251 mm
Rain per year
193 mm
Wettest: March
Cocos (Keeling) Islands weather by month
- Jan28°C27°C116 mm
- Feb28°C27°C144 mm
- Mar28°C28°C193 mm
- Apr28°C28°C185 mm
- May28°C28°C109 mm
- Jun28°C27°C117 mm
- Jul27°C26°C91 mm
- Aug26°C26°C41 mm
- Sep26°C26°C47 mm
- Oct26°C26°C41 mm
- Nov27°C26°C65 mm
- Dec27°C26°C102 mm
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| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 27°C | 116 mm | 79% | 64% | Good |
| February | 28°C | 27°C | 144 mm | 80% | 65% | Fair |
| March | 28°C | 28°C | 193 mm | 80% | 71% | Rainy |
| April | 28°C | 28°C | 185 mm | 81% | 71% | Rainy |
| May | 28°C | 28°C | 109 mm | 80% | 68% | Good |
| June | 28°C | 27°C | 117 mm | 80% | 70% | Good |
| July | 27°C | 26°C | 91 mm | 79% | 70% | Good |
| August | 26°C | 26°C | 41 mm | 78% | 66% | Best time |
| September | 26°C | 26°C | 47 mm | 78% | 67% | Best time |
| October | 26°C | 26°C | 41 mm | 78% | 61% | Best time |
| November | 27°C | 26°C | 65 mm | 79% | 67% | Best time |
| December | 27°C | 26°C | 102 mm | 80% | 68% | Good |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around West Island (-12.17, 96.83). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Cocos (Keeling) Islands have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
August to November. The best time to visit Cocos (Keeling) Islands is August to November, when daytime highs in West Island are around 26–27°C. December to January and May to July are also a good time to go. April is the warmest month (28°C by day), September the coldest (26°C at night), and March the wettest with about 193 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
April, with average highs of 28°C in West Island.
What is the coldest month in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
September, when nights drop to about 26°C and days reach 26°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
March with about 193 mm; August is the driest (41 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
March is the least comfortable month on average: 28°C by day and 193 mm of rain.