Cocos Islands climate
World Climates covers 1 place in the Cocos Islands. West Island has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw).
Climate of West Island at a glance
The year average in West Island is 27 °C80 °F. The warmest month is April, with an average high of 28 °C83 °F. The coldest is September, with an average low of 26 °C78 °F. About 1,252 mm49 in of precipitation falls in a year. March is the wettest month and August the driest. By our comfort score, the best months to visit are August–November.
Frequently asked questions
How many places in the Cocos Islands does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for one place in the Cocos Islands: West Island. Its page has monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
What is the warmest month in West Island?
April is the warmest month, with an average high of 28 °C83 °F. September is the coldest, with an average low of 26 °C78 °F.
When does it rain the most in West Island?
March is the wettest month, with about 193 mm7.6 in of precipitation. The yearly total is about 1,252 mm49 in.
When is the best time to visit West Island?
By our comfort score, the most comfortable months are August–November. The score is based on long-term averages, not on a forecast.
Climate of every place in the Cocos Islands
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Island | 27 | 28 | 26 | 1,252 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.