International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Pitcairn Islands Dark Sky Sanctuary

South Pacific, Pitcairn Islands

Best timeAug–Sep

Set inSouth Pacific, Pitcairn Islands

In season~70°F high

Climate66–77°F

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

On the map

Map showing the location of Pitcairn Islands Dark Sky Sanctuary

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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jan. Go in Feb, Mar, Apr for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJan · 50%

WarmestJan · 77°F

WettestFeb

Best windowAug–Sep

Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

One of the remotest inhabited places on Earth, a Pacific sanctuary.

Best time to visit

Aim for Aug–Sep, the 2 months that line up best.

Under the stars

A certified dark-sky site — pack red-light only, check the moon phase, and give your eyes 20 minutes to adjust for the Milky Way.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pitcairn Islands Dark Sky Sanctuary?

The best time to visit Pitcairn Islands Dark Sky Sanctuary is August–September, in South Pacific, Pitcairn Islands.

Where is Pitcairn Islands Dark Sky Sanctuary?

Pitcairn Islands Dark Sky Sanctuary is in South Pacific, Pitcairn Islands.

What is Pitcairn Islands Dark Sky Sanctuary known for?

One of the remotest inhabited places on Earth, a Pacific sanctuary.

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