British Indian Ocean Territory
Practical guide
British Indian Ocean Territory is in Eastern Africa. It covers 60 km². It is an island territory with no land borders. Its capital is Diego Garcia. People speak English and the currency is the US Dollar (USD).
- Capital
- Diego Garcia
- Population
- —
- Area
- 60 km²
- Currency
- US Dollar · USD
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- Indian/Chagos
- Dialling code
- +246
- Domain
- .io
When to go to British Indian Ocean Territory
The best months to visit Diego Garcia are June, July and August. In Diego Garcia, daytime highs go from 29° in July to 31° in February. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is January (315 mm) and the driest is June (140 mm). It rains a fair amount all year round.
Weather in Diego Garcia month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° |
| low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° |
| rain | 315 mm | 271 mm | 216 mm | 175 mm | 160 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm | 152 mm | 242 mm | 268 mm | 218 mm | 276 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Cities in British Indian Ocean Territory
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of British Indian Ocean Territory?
The capital of British Indian Ocean Territory is Diego Garcia.
What currency is used in British Indian Ocean Territory?
British Indian Ocean Territory uses the US Dollar (USD).
What language is spoken in British Indian Ocean Territory?
In British Indian Ocean Territory, people speak English.
When is the best time to visit British Indian Ocean Territory?
The best months to visit Diego Garcia are June, July and August. In Diego Garcia, daytime highs go from 29° in July to 31° in February. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is January (315 mm) and the driest is June (140 mm). It rains a fair amount all year round.
Data from Banco Mundial, GeoNames and WorldClim. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).