Territory of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
CC Capital: West Island 12.187° S, 96.828° E
Overview
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands, officially the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, are an Australian external territory located in the Indian Ocean, comprising a small archipelago approximately midway between Australia and Sri Lanka and relatively close to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The territory's dual name reflects that the islands have historically been known as either the Cocos Islands or the Keeling Islands, the latter of which is still a common short name.
Source: Wikipedia
Quick facts
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Australia and New Zealand
- Capital
- West Island
- Currency
- Australian dollar (AUD, $)
- Languages
- English
- Population
- 628
- Area
- 14 km²
- Calling code
- +61
- Time zones
- UTC+06:30
- Drives on the
- Left
- Internet domain
- .cc
- People are called
- Cocos Islander
Weather by month in West Island
The warmest month is May with average highs of 28.3°C, and the coolest is Nov with average lows of 25.2°C. Most rain falls in Aug (about 383 mm).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.2°C | 26.4°C | 115 mm | Hot |
| Feb | 28.1°C | 26.2°C | 181 mm | Hot |
| Mar | 28.2°C | 26.4°C | 210 mm | Hot |
| Apr | 28.2°C | 26.3°C | 195 mm | Hot |
| May | 28.3°C | 26.5°C | 217 mm | Hot |
| Jun | 27.7°C | 26.1°C | 303 mm | Warm |
| Jul | 27.2°C | 25.8°C | 154 mm | Warm |
| Aug | 27.2°C | 25.4°C | 383 mm | Warm |
| Sep | 26.8°C | 25.3°C | 119 mm | Warm |
| Oct | 26.9°C | 25.5°C | 119 mm | Warm |
| Nov | 26.7°C | 25.2°C | 34 mm | Warm |
| Dec | 27.4°C | 26°C | 200 mm | Warm |
Measured values for 2025. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Important numbers
| International dialing code | +61 |
|---|
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History
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands, officially the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands, are an Australian external territory located in the Indian Ocean, comprising a small archipelago approximately midway between Australia and Sri Lanka and relatively close to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The territory's dual name reflects that the islands have historically been known as either the Cocos Islands or the Keeling Islands, the latter of which is still a common short name.
Source: Wikipedia
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