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Flying Fish Cove

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Flying Fish Cove month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Flying Fish Cove are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 26–26°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), August the coldest (average low 24°C), and February the wettest (about 215 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.125.219110.4
February27.325.221510.4
March27.525.418910.4
April27.725.616410.7
May27.425.611210.5
June26.825.18910.6
July26.124.36010.9
August25.623.94111.4
September25.724.06411.2
October26.224.47611.1
November26.624.813110.4
December27.024.919410.4

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1857

    The survey vessel HMS Amethyst attempted to explore the island in 1857, but were unable to find a route on the island and abandoned their attempt.

  2. Documented history · 1887

    Another attempt was made by HMS Flying Fish in January 1887, but failed after facing similar problems.

  3. Documented history · 1888

    The island was named after the Flying Fish, and a group of settlers from Cocos (Keeling) Islands founded the first settlement on the island in 1888.

  4. Survey attempt by HMS Amethyst

    The survey vessel HMS Amethyst attempted to explore the island in 1857.

  5. Survey attempt by HMS Flying Fish

    HMS Flying Fish explored and mapped the deep-water anchorage at Flying Fish Cove in January 1887.

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People associated with this place

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Historical figures

  • William Mynors

    British captain whose name is inextricably linked with the history of Christmas Island and its capital, Flying Fish Cove.

  • Andrew Clunies-Ross

    Sent by George Clunies-Ross with a small party of Cocos Malay workers to pre-empt any other claim to Christmas Island, leading to the initial settlement near Flying Fish Cove.

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Club Settlement Cinema

    Wikidata places this site in Flying Fish Cove. Former cinema in Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island.

  • Open-Air Cinema

    Wikidata places this site in Flying Fish Cove. Cinema in Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island.

  • Settlement Cinema

    Wikidata places this site in Flying Fish Cove. Cinema in Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island.

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01 · Overview

Flying Fish Cove, in brief

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02 · History

How Flying Fish Cove took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Flying Fish Cove

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Flying Fish Cove

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Flying Fish Cove

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Flying Fish Cove

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Flying Fish Cove

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08 · Questions

Questions about Flying Fish Cove

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Frequently Asked Questions about Flying Fish Cove

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01 · Q&A

Where is Flying Fish Cove located and what are its coordinates?

Flying Fish Cove is situated in Christmas Island at geographic coordinates -10.4217, 105.6791, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Flying Fish Cove?

Flying Fish Cove has a recorded population of approximately 500 and observes the Indian/Christmas time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Flying Fish Cove?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Flying Fish Cove include English, Chinese, MS-CX, with AUD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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