October weather forecast
Christmas Island

October on Christmas Island heralds the transition from the dry season to the wet season. Rainfall begins to increase, typically rising above 60mm (2.36") for the month, while temperatures remain stable, generally fluctuating between 23°C (73.4°F) to 26°C (78.8°F).

The primary settlement of Flying Fish Cove follows the island-wide trend. The frequency of rain showers starts to rise, and the number of clear sunny days begins to decrease as the month progresses.

In comparison to September, October sees an increase in rainfall as the island moves towards its wet season. The temperatures, however, remain fairly consistent, showing minor variation from the preceding month or the upcoming month of November. Daylight hours stay relatively stable, with sunrise around 5:30 AM and sunset close to 6:00 PM.

The increasing rainfall in October adds a different dimension to the island's landscapes, with a gradual return of the lush greenery that characterises the wet season. Wildlife activity may also start to shift in response to the increasing availability of water. As always, a degree of flexibility is beneficial for outdoor plans to accommodate potential weather changes.

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• Flying Fish Cove - October »
  On the first day of October in Flying Fish Cove sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:52. In Flying Fish Cove in October, during 20.6 rainfall days, 65mm (2.56") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Christmas Island - October »
  Christmas Island encounters an average temperature dip to a still warm 23.6°C (74.5°F) throughout October, subtly lower than its daytime maximum. In Christmas Island in October, during 9 rainfall days, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Drumsite - October »
  On the first day of October in Drumsite sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:52. In Drumsite, during October, the rain falls for 20.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.
• South Point - October »
  In South Point, during October, the rain falls for 20.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation. South Point's shift into October is marked by a subtle change to a still warm 27.5°C (81.5°F) from September's 27.1°C (80.8°F) in temperature.