Flying Fish Cove weather
At 1:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (76°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jul–Oct. Flying Fish Cove sits 133 m (436 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 91%
- Chance of rain
- 2%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–OctOff season Dec–Apr
About Flying Fish Cove weather
Is it raining in Flying Fish Cove right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Flying Fish Cove this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–28° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Flying Fish Cove lately?
In the past 7 days, Flying Fish Cove had 3 rainy days and 9.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Flying Fish Cove?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Flying Fish Cove weather by month
When is the best time to visit Flying Fish Cove?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Flying Fish Cove is Jul–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in September to 29°C (83°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Flying Fish Cove?
March is the wettest month, with about 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 16 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Flying Fish Cove?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F). September is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F).
Does Flying Fish Cove have a rainy season?
Yes. Jan–Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Flying Fish Cove?
The sea is warmest in February at about 30°C (86°F) and coolest in August at about 27°C (80°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months