Weather in February
February continues the trend of the wet season on
Christmas Island. Similar to
January, the island receives heavy rainfall, often exceeding 200mm (7.87"), maintaining the lush and green landscapes. The mean temperature during this month stays consistent, generally fluctuating between 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F).
In Flying Fish Cove, the island's primary settlement area, residents and visitors experience the typical monsoon weather conditions. Cloud cover remains prevalent, and rain showers are frequent, although the intensity and duration can vary day by day.
Compared to January, February may see a slight decrease in the amount of rainfall. The temperatures, however, remain quite steady, with minimal change from the previous or the upcoming month of
March. These continuous conditions attest to the island's tropical monsoon climate, with no dramatic shifts in temperature. Daylight hours in February extend marginally compared to January, with sunrise around 6:30 AM and sunset close to 7:00 PM.
Wildlife, particularly bird activity, remains high during February, with wet conditions promoting the proliferation of insects and other food sources. Despite the rainfall, the consistent temperatures provide opportunities for exploration and activities, though, as in the previous month, a degree of adaptability is required due to the likelihood of rain showers.
- Flying Fish Cove - February »
In Flying Fish Cove during February, the rain falls for 20.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation. With an average of 10.3h of sunshine, February has the most sunshine of the year in Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island. - Christmas Island - February »
The months with the warmest seawater in Christmas Island are February through May, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F). February commences in Christmas Island with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F), showing little deviation from January's warm 28.9°C (84°F). - Drumsite - February »
With an average of 10.3h of sunshine, February has the most sunshine of the year in Drumsite, Christmas Island. February arrives in Drumsite with weather conditions resembling those of the preceding month, January. - South Point - February »
On the first day of February in South Point sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:27. February has the most sunshine of the year in South Point, Christmas Island, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.