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Cocos Islands

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Cocos Islands month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cocos Islands are typically September, October and November, with average daytime highs around 26–27°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), September the coldest (average low 25°C), and March the wettest (about 285 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)
January27.626.120110.9
February27.926.319610.4
March28.026.32859.7
April28.126.518010.0
May27.826.41719.8
June27.426.02099.6
July27.025.513610.0
August26.425.212410.1
September26.225.06410.4
October26.325.15611.0
November26.625.412610.8
December26.925.717211.0

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Research updated Friday, September 11, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1609

    The archipelago was discovered in 1609 by Captain William Keeling of the East India Company, on a return voyage from the East Indies.

  2. Documented history · 1749

    North Keeling was sketched by Carl Gustaf Ekeberg, a Swedish captain, in 1749, showing the presence of coconut palms.

  3. Documented history · 1789

    It also appears on a 1789 chart produced by British hydrographer Alexander Dalrymple.

  4. Documented history · 1825

    In 1825, Scottish merchant seaman Captain John Clunies-Ross stopped briefly at the islands on a trip to India, nailing up a Union Jack and planning to return and settle on the islands with his family in the future.

Current public leadership

  • Farzian Zainal

    Administrator of the Australian Indian Ocean Territories (including Cocos (Keeling) Islands) as of November 2023

  • Aindil Minkom

    President of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Shire Council as of March 2024

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Cocos Islands has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • William Keeling

    British sea captain who discovered the archipelago in 1609

  • John Clunies‑Ross

    Scottish merchant who settled the islands in the 1820s and established the Clunies‑Ross family rule

  • Carl Gustaf Ekeberg

    Swedish captain who sketched North Keeling in 1749

  • Alexander Dalrymple

    British hydrographer whose 1789 chart included the islands

Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for Cocos Islands yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • Atoll

    WWII‑era newspaper produced by RAF personnel stationed on West Island during the war

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Cocos Islands, in brief

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02 · History

How Cocos Islands took shape

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03 · Government

Government and public life in Cocos Islands

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04 · Economy

Work and the economy in Cocos Islands

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05 · Culture

Culture and creative life in Cocos Islands

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06 · Travel

Travelling through Cocos Islands

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Cocos Islands

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08 · Questions

Questions about Cocos Islands

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cocos Islands

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01 · Q&A

What is the capital city and population of Cocos Islands?

The capital of Cocos Islands is West Island, and the total national population is estimated at 628.

02 · Q&A

Where is Cocos Islands located and what is its total area?

Cocos Islands is located in Asia, spanning an area of approximately 14 km².

03 · Q&A

What currency and languages are spoken in Cocos Islands?

The official currency is Dollar (AUD) and the recognized languages include ms-CC, en.

04 · Q&A

What are the major cities and regions in Cocos Islands?

Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Cocos Islands include West Island.

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Cities and towns in Cocos Islands

West Island120 people · Full profile