Christmas Island
Practical guide
Christmas Island is in Australia and New Zealand. It covers 135 km². It is an island territory with no land borders. Its capital is Flying Fish Cove. People speak English and the currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD).
- Capital
- Flying Fish Cove
- Population
- —
- Area
- 135 km²
- Currency
- Australian Dollar · AUD
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- Indian/Christmas
- Dialling code
- +61
- Domain
- .cx
When to go to Christmas Island
The best months to visit Flying Fish Cove are July, August and September. In Flying Fish Cove, daytime highs go from 25° in June to 27° in March. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is February (327 mm) and the driest is September (37 mm). The rainy season runs from November to June.
Weather in Flying Fish Cove month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| low | 21° | 21° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 21° |
| rain | 276 mm | 327 mm | 306 mm | 195 mm | 181 mm | 154 mm | 95 mm | 41 mm | 37 mm | 67 mm | 133 mm | 205 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Cities in Christmas Island
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Christmas Island?
The capital of Christmas Island is Flying Fish Cove.
What currency is used in Christmas Island?
Christmas Island uses the Australian Dollar (AUD).
What language is spoken in Christmas Island?
In Christmas Island, people speak English.
When is the best time to visit Christmas Island?
The best months to visit Flying Fish Cove are July, August and September. In Flying Fish Cove, daytime highs go from 25° in June to 27° in March. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is February (327 mm) and the driest is September (37 mm). The rainy season runs from November to June.
Data from Banco Mundial, GeoNames and WorldClim. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).