Climate Insights for Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport

Shire of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia

Hottest
April
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
September
25°C low77°F low
Wettest
March
254 mm rain10 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,737 mm of precipitation falls per year. Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are September, August, October, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.The climate in Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 68.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are September, August, October, when temperatures can drop to 77°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JunMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°JulMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°AugMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°SepMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°OctMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°NovMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°DecMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 79°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°F
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Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 161mmFebPrecipitation: 175mmMarPrecipitation: 254mmAprPrecipitation: 155mmMayPrecipitation: 158mmJunPrecipitation: 222mmJulPrecipitation: 127mmAugPrecipitation: 101mmSepPrecipitation: 64mmOctPrecipitation: 44mmNovPrecipitation: 111mmDecPrecipitation: 164mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.3inFebPrecipitation: 6.9inMarPrecipitation: 10inAprPrecipitation: 6.1inMayPrecipitation: 6.2inJunPrecipitation: 8.8inJulPrecipitation: 5inAugPrecipitation: 4inSepPrecipitation: 2.5inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inNovPrecipitation: 4.4inDecPrecipitation: 6.4in
Precipitation

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,737 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 145 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 254 mm of rainfall. June and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 44 mm. That's 210 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 68.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 10 in of rainfall. June and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 1.7 in. That's 8.3 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 19km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 24km/hMayWind Speed: 29km/hJunWind Speed: 29km/hJulWind Speed: 32km/hAugWind Speed: 32km/hSepWind Speed: 32km/hOctWind Speed: 29km/hNovWind Speed: 28km/hDecWind Speed: 24km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 12mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 15mphMayWind Speed: 18mphJunWind Speed: 18mphJulWind Speed: 20mphAugWind Speed: 20mphSepWind Speed: 20mphOctWind Speed: 18mphNovWind Speed: 18mphDecWind Speed: 15mph
Wind Speed

Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 32km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 13km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 31km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 16mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 20mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19mph in winter, 19mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 15mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
19 km/h12 mph
161 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
19 km/h12 mph
175 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
20 km/h13 mph
254 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
24 km/h15 mph
155 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
29 km/h18 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
29 km/h18 mph
222 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
32 km/h20 mph
127 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
32 km/h20 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
32 km/h20 mph
64 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
29 km/h18 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C78 °F
26 °C79 °F
28 km/h18 mph
111 mm4.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
24 km/h15 mph
164 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in