Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Practical guide
Cocos (Keeling) Islands is in Australia and New Zealand. It covers 14 km². It is an island territory with no land borders. Its capital is West Island. People speak English and the currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD).
- Capital
- West Island
- Population
- —
- Area
- 14 km²
- Currency
- Australian Dollar · AUD
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- Indian/Cocos
- Dialling code
- +61
- Domain
- .cc
When to go to Cocos (Keeling) Islands
The best months to visit West Island are August, September and October. In West Island, daytime highs go from 28° in June to 30° in February. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is April (250 mm) and the driest is October (76 mm). The rainy season runs from November to August.
Weather in West Island month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° |
| low | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| rain | 171 mm | 177 mm | 229 mm | 250 mm | 214 mm | 223 mm | 220 mm | 128 mm | 93 mm | 76 mm | 118 mm | 109 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Cities in Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
The capital of Cocos (Keeling) Islands is West Island.
What currency is used in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
Cocos (Keeling) Islands uses the Australian Dollar (AUD).
What language is spoken in Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
In Cocos (Keeling) Islands, people speak English.
When is the best time to visit Cocos (Keeling) Islands?
The best months to visit West Island are August, September and October. In West Island, daytime highs go from 28° in June to 30° in February. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is April (250 mm) and the driest is October (76 mm). The rainy season runs from November to August.
Data from Banco Mundial, GeoNames and WorldClim. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).