West Island Weather in January

Cocos Islands · January climate averages and travel tips

Avg high27°C (81°F)
Avg low27°C (80°F)
Rainfall109 mm (4.3 in)
RatingGood 6.5/10

Expect hot days in West Island in January: the average high is 27°C (81°F) and the average low is 27°C (80°F). The month is moderately rainy, with about 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain spread over 14 days. Humidity averages 79%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 12.6 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.

Is January a good time to visit West Island?

January is a good time to visit West Island (6.5/10), though August to October are even better.

January weather at a glance

Average high27°C (81°F)
Average low27°C (80°F)
Daily mean27°C (81°F)
Rainfall109 mm (4.3 in)
Rainy days (1 mm+)14
Humidity79%
Cloud cover62%
Daylight12.6 hours
Est. sunshine5.3 hours/day
Wind15.7 km/h
vs DecemberAbout as warm as December, with 25 mm less rain.

What to pack for West Island in January

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

← DecemberBest time to visit West IslandFebruary →

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