SeasonMapWest Island (Keeling Islands) weather in October
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
October in West Island: warm, a little rain, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in West Island · #242 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on West Island in October
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West Island climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 26°C / 79°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sea temperature | 26°C / 80°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 39 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 33 km/h / 21 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 63 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in West Island in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for West Island's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherWest Island's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in West Island in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Trade wind season
1 May – 31 Oct · usuallySoutheast trade winds hold for about nine months of the year, but the steadiest stretch for kitesurfing across the lagoon runs May to October. The rest of the year, the doldrums, brings lighter and far more variable wind. Source ↗
Where is West Island?
West Island in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit West Island?
- October in West Island: warm, a little rain, with muggy air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for West Island on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in West Island in October?
- In October, West Island averages a daily high of 26.1°C and a low of 25.1°C, with about 39.1 mm of rain over roughly 9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in West Island in October?
- West Island has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 63 in October.