The climate of British Indian Ocean Territory (United
The British Indian Ocean Territory is situated in the Indian Ocean
between Africa and Indonesia. This British overseas territory consists
of 7 atolls and the largest and most important island of Diego Garcia.
The atolls are a part of the Chagos archipelago which consists of 7
atolls, about 60 islands and more than 2,000 smaller rocks or mini
islands. Since the 1970s there has been a military base belonging to
both the British and the Americans on Diego Garcia. The islands have a
population of about 4,000 including military personnel stationed on
the base. The only airport of this atoll is also situated on the
military basis. The other islands which are part of the British Indian
Ocean territory are: Salomon Island, Danger Island, Nelson’s Island,
Eagle Island, Three Brothers, Peros Banhas and Egmont Island. The
airport on the military base is also the only paved road on the
islands. In an emergency situation it may function as an emergency
landing place for the space shuttle. Tourists mainly travel here to
enjoy the beautiful beaches and the beautiful scenery. The underwater
life here is nothing short of unbelievably beautiful. The only way to
reach the island is by boat.
The British Indian Ocean Territory has a tropical maritime climate
influenced by the Indian Ocean. Temperatures are high all year round.
Average annual precipitation figures are high as well. The islands are
constantly influenced by the trade wind that blows here. Because of
high temperatures in combination with high precipitation figures
humidity figures are high as well. However, humidity figures are
tempered by the trade winds. From December till May there is a risk of
tropical storms and hurricanes.
The figures below are based on long term weather and climate
records. They are an average for the British Indian Ocean Territory
More climate information
Climate tables are useful but they don’t give an overall picture of
the climate and possible weather conditions during a period of time.
How high the chances are of hot or cold weather or hurricanes can
often not be found in these tables. This is why we offer extra climate
information per month. The figures below are for the British Indian
Ocean Territory. Please, note that local deviations may occur.
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