West Island weather by month & the best time to visit
Cocos (Keeling) Islands · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit West Island is August — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 88/100), with October and September close behind. West Island averages about 2,862 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F and roughly 41 mm of rain in August.
When is the best time to visit West Island?
For sunshine, the best time to visit West Island is August, then October and September. The dullest month is March (68/100, 193 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is West Island?
West Island gets a lot of sun: around 2,862 hours a year. August (88/100) is noticeably better than March (68). It is the only destination Sunshine Atlas tracks in Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around March, carries about 42% of the annual 1,251 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75 | 27° / 81°F | 27° / 81°F | 116 mm | 13 | 29° / 84°F |
| February | 69 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 144 mm | 14 | 30° / 86°F |
| March | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 193 mm | 12 | 29° / 84°F |
| April | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 28° / 82°F | 185 mm | 10 | 28° / 82°F |
| May | 76 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 109 mm | 9 | 28° / 82°F |
| June | 74 | 27° / 81°F | 27° / 81°F | 117 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
| July | 79 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 91 mm | 8 | 28° / 82°F |
| August | 88 | 26° / 79°F | 26° / 79°F | 41 mm | 10 | 28° / 82°F |
| September | 87 | 26° / 79°F | 26° / 79°F | 47 mm | 11 | 27° / 81°F |
| October | 88 | 26° / 79°F | 26° / 79°F | 41 mm | 12 | 27° / 81°F |
| November | 84 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 65 mm | 12 | 27° / 81°F |
| December | 77 | 27° / 81°F | 26° / 79°F | 102 mm | 13 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in West Island by month
The sea off West Island is warmest in February at around 30°C / 86°F, and coolest in September at 27°C / 81°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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West Island: questions and answers
What kind of destination is West Island?
West Island is a beach resort in Cocos (Keeling) Islands with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 30°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does West Island get a year?
West Island gets about 2,862 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around August.
When is the best time to visit West Island?
The sunniest time to visit West Island is August, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 88/100 (with October and September close behind). Expect daytime highs around 26°C / 79°F.
What is the least sunny month in West Island?
March is the least sunny month in West Island, scoring 68/100 with about 193 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in West Island?
The sea in West Island ranges from about 27°C (September) to 30°C (February). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in West Island?
The typical midday UV index in West Island peaks around 14 (extreme) in February, easing to about 8 (very high) in June. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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