The climate of Cocos Islands

The current climate in Cocos Islands features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 28°C throughout the year. 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Cocos Islands.

Temperature records

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.

Rainfall amount

On average, Cocos Islands receives 540 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 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 nice 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, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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.

Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Cocos Islands. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Cocos Islands

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Yearly Temperature in Cocos Islands

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Cocos Islands. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Cocos Islands

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Cocos Islands

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Cocos Islands

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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was here in July Weather experience:Good

Warm, lots of sunshine and the occasional refreshing shower. A moment of heavy rain. In short, a good choice for a sunny winter vacation.

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was here in October Weather experience:Good

October brought sunny days, moderately warm weather and occasional rain in the Cocos Islands. The atmosphere was quite humid, but not stifling. It was about 26-28 degrees. Great experience despite mixed weather.

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was here in February Weather experience:Good

Mostly sunny days, ideal for relaxing on the beach. However, there were showers. In short, still a great experience!

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was here in November Weather experience:Good

Ideal for lounging in and warm enough for all types of outdoor activities. Not too warm, with a good balance.

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was here in September Weather experience:Bad

Mostly rain and clouds, partly clear skies. There were also high waves. Not ideal.

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was here in August Weather experience:Good

It was warm and tropical, with a refreshing shower. The evenings were extremely pleasant and cool. Less pleasant were the consistently high humidity and occasional heavy rains.

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was here in May Weather experience:Good

Moist weather tempers the tropical heat and keeps you comfortable. The air remains mostly clear, ideal for outdoor activities.

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was here in June Weather experience:Good

The temperature, not too hot and not too cold, made it ideal for outdoor activities. However, the winter rains were unpredictable.

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was here in March Weather experience:Good

Occasionally there were heavy, short showers, but they were refreshing rather than annoying. Definitely recommended for sun worshippers!

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was here in April Weather experience:Good

I experienced both days with bright sunshine and days with little rain. Not too hot, quite pleasant. Comfortable for outdoor activities without excessive heat.

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was here in December Weather experience:Good

Although it could get a little hot, the frequent rain showers made it bearable and provided some refreshment. In short, a pleasant experience.

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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.