Christmas Island
A red crab migration numbering in the tens of millions that shuts roads across the whole island each year, whale sharks passing offshore in the same season, and a rainforest interior more Southeast Asian in character than anything else Australia claims.
The best time to visit Christmas Island is Oct–Dec, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (77°F). Local time there is 06:00 (UTC+7).
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The year at a glance
October · high 25°C · rain 34mm · 12.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Flying Fish Cove, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C79°F | 156mm6.1in | 12.7h12.7h | |
| February | 26°C79°F | 286mm11.3in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| March | 26°C80°F | 192mm7.6in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 27°C80°F | 168mm6.6in | 11.9h11.9h | |
| May | 27°C80°F | 103mm4.1in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| June | 26°C78°F | 75mm3.0in | 11.5h11.5h | |
| July | 25°C77°F | 35mm1.4in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| August | 25°C76°F | 40mm1.6in | 11.8h11.8h | |
| September | 25°C76°F | 40mm1.6in | 12.1h12.1h | |
| October | 25°C77°F | 34mm1.3in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 26°C78°F | 85mm3.3in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| December | 26°C79°F | 208mm8.2in | 12.7h12.7h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Christmas Island?
The best time to visit Christmas Island is Oct–Dec, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (77°F).
How warm does Christmas Island get?
Typical daytime highs in Christmas Island are Mar–May 27°C (80°F), Jun–Aug 25°C (77°F), Sep–Nov 25°C (77°F), Dec–Feb 26°C (79°F).
Is Christmas Island expensive?
On the ground, Christmas Island is middling.
What sort of trip is Christmas Island good for?
Christmas Island is good for nature and scenery, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays, adventure holidays.
How rainy is Christmas Island?
The wettest month in Christmas Island is February at 286mm (11.3in), the driest October at 34mm (1.3in), with a monthly average of 119mm (4.7in).
What plug do I need for Christmas Island?
Christmas Island uses type I sockets at 230 V.
