Pitcairn Islands
Territory · Oceania, Polynesia
The Pitcairn Islands are a territory in the Polynesia subregion of Oceania. With an area of 47 square kilometers and a population of about 50 people, the capital is Adamstown.
When to go
The climate data for Adamstown shows consistent average temperatures throughout the year. The warmest months are January, February, and March, with average temperatures of 25 °C. From June through October, average temperatures are cooler, ranging between 21 °C and 22 °C. Rainfall occurs year-round. December is the wettest month, with 224 mm of rain falling over approximately 17 days, while the driest month is January, with 135 mm of rain over about 14 days.
Practical notes
The Pitcairn Islands use the New Zealand dollar and the Pitcairn Islands dollar. The official languages are Pitkern and English. The territory operates on the UTC−08:00 time zone. Driving is on the left side of the road. The calling code is +64 and the top-level internet domain is .pn.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, averaging 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 135 | 144 | 128 | 129 | 157 | 182 | 149 | 162 | 156 | 158 | 138 | 224 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Adamstown (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.