West Island Weather in August

Cocos Islands · August climate averages and travel tips

Avg high27°C (80°F)
Avg low26°C (79°F)
Rainfall43 mm (1.7 in)
RatingExcellent 8.4/10

West Island in August sees daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), dropping to about 26°C (79°F) at night. The month is fairly dry, with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain spread over 11 days, one of the driest months of the year. Humidity averages 78%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 11.6 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.

Is August a good time to visit West Island?

Yes — August is one of the best months to visit West Island. The weather rates excellent (8.4/10) on our comfort score.

August weather at a glance

Average high27°C (80°F)
Average low26°C (79°F)
Daily mean26°C (79°F)
Rainfall43 mm (1.7 in)
Rainy days (1 mm+)11
Humidity78%
Cloud cover65%
Daylight11.6 hours
Est. sunshine4.5 hours/day
Wind25.2 km/h
vs JulyAbout as warm as July, with 56 mm less rain.

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West Island weather in other months

Jan27°C / 27°C109 mmGoodFeb28°C / 27°C155 mmFairMar28°C / 28°C201 mmFairApr28°C / 28°C170 mmPoorMay28°C / 28°C108 mmFairJun28°C / 27°C130 mmFairJul27°C / 27°C99 mmFairAug27°C / 26°C43 mmExcellentSep26°C / 26°C39 mmExcellentOct26°C / 26°C40 mmExcellentNov27°C / 26°C86 mmGoodDec27°C / 26°C134 mmFair

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