West Island, Cocos Islands
Cocos Islands
West Island is a small town in Cocos Islands with a population of 120. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 120 |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | -12.1568°, 96.8225° |
| Timezone | Indian/Cocos |
| Country | 🇨🇨 Cocos Islands |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.1 inches (2,008 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About West Island
West Island is a small town in Cocos Islands with a population of 120. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.1 inches. The timezone is Indian/Cocos.
Climate in West Island
West Island has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.8°C), the coldest is Aug (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1907 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above Cocos Islands avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.1568°S, 96.8225°E |
| Timezone | Indian/Cocos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in |
West Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 79.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.8") and October the driest (3.0").
Schools in West Island
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocos Islands District High School (West Island Campus) | - | - | - | - |
| Cocos Islands District High School (Home Island Campus) | - | - | - | - |
| Cocos Islands District High School | - | - | - | - |
Hotels in West Island
2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in West Island
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in West Island
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in West Island
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in West Island
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near West Island
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport | CCK | Large Airport |
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West Island has a population of 120 residents and is located in Cocos Islands..
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West Island has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 79.1 inches.
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