New Caledonia Climate
French Overseas Territories
When Is the Best Time To Visit New Caledonia?
The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit New Caledonia depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.
Climate of New Caledonia
New Caledonia lies in a zone of mild sub-equatorial climate. The weather is characterized by high air and water temperatures and rainfall of 1,000 mm - 2,500 mm, conditioned by the monsoon circulation. On the islands we can distinguish between the hot season and the temperate season.
The hot season lasts from November to April. Air temperature then reaches 26°C - 30°C, and monsoon winds bring an increase in rainfall (December-March), it becomes sultry and humid, thunderstorms are common.
The temperate season lasts from May to October. These months are slightly cooler, with temperatures ranging from 17°C - 23°C, and rains are sporadic.
Sunday 23 FebUpdate 2025-02-22 05:17 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
76%Cloud cover
97%Wind speed
15.9 mphChance of rain
58%Monday 24 FebUpdate 2025-02-22 05:17 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
75%Cloud cover
74%Wind speed
16.8 mphChance of rain
55%Tuesday 25 FebUpdate 2025-02-22 05:17 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
80%Cloud cover
44%Wind speed
15.4 mphChance of rain
65%Wednesday 26 FebUpdate 2025-02-22 05:17 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
80%Cloud cover
78%Wind speed
15 mphChance of rain
45%Thursday 27 FebUpdate 2025-02-22 05:17 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
79%Cloud cover
98%Wind speed
11.9 mphChance of rain
29%Climate and Average Weather in New Caledonia
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.