Pitcairn Islands
Practical guide
Pitcairn Islands is in Polynesia. It covers 47 km². It is an island territory with no land borders. Its capital is Adamstown. People speak English and the currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).
- Capital
- Adamstown
- Population
- —
- Area
- 47 km²
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar · NZD
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- Pacific/Pitcairn
- Dialling code
- +64
- Domain
- .pn
When to go to Pitcairn Islands
The best months to visit Adamstown are May, October and November. In Adamstown, daytime highs go from 22° in July to 27° in January. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is December (168 mm) and the driest is January (91 mm). The rainy season runs from February to December.
Weather in Adamstown month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| high | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 26° |
| low | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 20° | 21° |
| rain | 91 mm | 132 mm | 104 mm | 105 mm | 109 mm | 147 mm | 132 mm | 117 mm | 122 mm | 120 mm | 119 mm | 168 mm |
1970–2000 normals (WorldClim 2.1). Monthly rainfall total.
Cities in Pitcairn Islands
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Pitcairn Islands?
The capital of Pitcairn Islands is Adamstown.
What currency is used in Pitcairn Islands?
Pitcairn Islands uses the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).
What language is spoken in Pitcairn Islands?
In Pitcairn Islands, people speak English.
When is the best time to visit Pitcairn Islands?
The best months to visit Adamstown are May, October and November. In Adamstown, daytime highs go from 22° in July to 27° in January. Temperatures change little through the year. The wettest month is December (168 mm) and the driest is January (91 mm). The rainy season runs from February to December.
Data from Banco Mundial, GeoNames and WorldClim. Photo from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).