March weather forecast
Cocos (Keeling) Islands

March marks the onset of the dry season in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands and is distinctive as the hottest month of the year. The average high temperature reaches up to 30°C (86°F), offering a true tropical climate experience. However, the strong maritime influence prevents the temperatures from soaring excessively, maintaining an overall comfortable climate.

The shift from the wet to the dry season is characterized by a decrease in rainfall. Although March does not see the least amount of rainfall, which is typical for October, there is a significant reduction compared to the wet season months, like February.

Heading into April, temperatures remain consistent, but there is an increase in rainfall. Despite being in the dry season, April actually observes the highest precipitation of the year, an anomaly compared to the other dry season months. On both West Island and Home Island, these weather trends in March are clearly observed due to the uniformity of the climate across the islands.

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• West Island - March »
  In West Island, Cocos Islands, in March, during 17 rainfall days, 242mm (9.53") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of March in West Island, Cocos Islands, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:24.
• Bantam Village - March »
  In Bantam Village, Cocos Islands, in March, it is raining for 24.5 days, with typically 161mm (6.34") of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of March in Bantam Village, Cocos Islands, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:24.