Are there still red crabs on Christmas Island?

The island has a tropical climate and experiences both a wet season (December through April) and a dry season (May through November). More than 120 million red crabs can be found on the rain forest floor of Christmas Island. Red crabs live alone in dirt burrows, or deep rock crevices.



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When does the red crab migration occur? The migration starts with the first rainfall of the wet season. This is usually in October or November, but can sometimes be as late as December or January. Red crabs all over the island leave their homes at the same time and start marching towards the ocean to mate and spawn.

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Also known as the coconut crab, the robber crab is the world's biggest land crustacean.

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May to November This period is the dry season where visitors won't run the risk of rainfall.

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Christmas Island began appearing on the charts of English and Dutch navigators from the early 1600s. But it wasn't until 1643 that Captain William Mynors of the British East India Company named the island after sighting it on Christmas Day.

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Christmas Island had a population of 1,692 residents as of 2021, the majority living in settlements on the northern edge of the island.

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There are numerous holiday homes available for short-term stays on Christmas Island. They are a great option for families and larger groups, and having your own kitchen means you can make your holiday budget go further by not eating out.

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