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 19:42 (UTC+7).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
October · high 77°F · rain 1.3in · 12.4h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Flying Fish Cove, this page’s gateway
| 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 |
Good to know
- Currency
- AUD · Australian dollar
- Language
- English
- Plug
- I
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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