West Island weather
At 1:00 AM local time it was cloudy and 27°C (80°F). Light rain for 13 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Aug–Nov. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for West Island, Cocos Islands.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 84%
- Chance of rain
- 30%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 13 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Aug–NovOff season Mar–Apr
About West Island weather
Is it raining in West Island right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 27° right now. Light rain for 13 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in West Island this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–27° and lows of 26–26°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in West Island lately?
In the past 7 days, West Island had 4 rainy days and 17.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for West Island?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
West Island weather by month
When is the best time to visit West Island?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit West Island is Aug–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in September to 28°C (83°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in West Island?
March is the wettest month, with about 193 mm (7.6 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 41 mm (1.6 in).
What is the hottest month in West Island?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 28°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 West Island have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Aug–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in West Island?
The sea is warmest in February at about 29°C (85°F) and coolest in September at about 27°C (81°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