Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Average Monthly Weather
Weather score73Very good annual avg
Best months: October, September, November
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 29°C, sunshine averages 0h per day, and rainfall totals about 1251mm. Sea temperatures average 28°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
1251mm
Annual total
Sun
0h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
73
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 41mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cocos (Keeling) Islands with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August28°C average high
August is close to Cocos (Keeling) Islands' usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
August41mm average rain
August is one of Cocos (Keeling) Islands' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJuly to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August0 hours average sun
August is close to Cocos (Keeling) Islands' usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
August27°C average sea
August is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaJanuary to June
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August79 weather score
August scores above Cocos (Keeling) Islands' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsAugust to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.