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Weather The islands experience two main seasons

During the trade wind season, consistent east to south-east winds blow across the islands from around May to September.

During the doldrums season, from November to May, you can expect more variable winds.

Most days on the Cocos Keeling Islands are sunny and warm. Evenings rarely drop below 24°C and the water temperature hovers around 26°C.

With an average annual rainfall of 2000mm, higher rainfall typically occurs from March to May. Tropical showers are often short and it’s a special experience to see the rain. 

Two traditional jukong boats sail in the wind on the Cocos Keeling Islands

Weather Best time to visit

With warm tropical weather year-round, there’s really no bad time to visit the Cocos Keeling Islands. The best time to come simply depends on the kind of holiday you’re looking for.

From May to November, steady trade winds create ideal conditions for kitesurfing across the lagoon.

During the calmer doldrums season, the islands attract vagrant birds escaping the Northern Hemisphere winter, making it a rewarding time for birdwatchers. These calmer conditions also make the doldrums season especially well suited to diving.

Things to do
Drone shot of a kitesurfer on the lagoon at the Cocos Islands

It is rare, in this day and age, to come upon a place so delightful in both looks and temperament that, on the very first sighting, one’s jaw does genuinely drop.

Georgia Rickard Australian Traveller

If going with the flow is how you roll, you will love the Cocos Keeling Islands. They have a small – very small – country town vibe. Your activities revolve around the exquisite lagoon whether they be snorkelling, diving, fishing, parasailing, or just relaxing under a coconut palm reading a book while inhaling the frangipani infused air

Steve Klein Curious Campers

Scuba diving at Cocos Keeling islands is nothing short of spectacular. Fabulous visibility, pristine coral reefs, abundant marine life and all the trappings of a tropical paradise without the flashy resorts. Yes, it is isolated and it takes some effort to get there, but this is more than offset by the quality of the diving, the friendly locals and the very laid back and relaxing ambience of the entire place. It is quirky, fun and a great place for a holiday. We will return and soon

Phillip Tubb Melbourne

Don’t miss this place. My wife and I recently spent a fantastic week on Cocos Keeling Islands. We took the opportunity to take the twice weekly ferry service from West Island to Direction Island... we loved it so much we came back for a second time.

Mike G Joondalup

Home Island is definitely quieter than West Island with religion a big part of daily life but the locals were so friendly and welcoming. It was so nice to be able to swim straight off the shore in amazing turquoise water while we cooked BBQs at sunset. Highly recommended!

Pete