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 22 FebUpdate 2026-02-21 14:38 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
81%Cloud cover
78%Wind speed
14.5 mphChance of rain
77%Monday 23 FebUpdate 2026-02-21 14:38 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
92%Cloud cover
100%Wind speed
14.1 mphChance of rain
94%Tuesday 24 FebUpdate 2026-02-21 14:38 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
84%Cloud cover
95%Wind speed
13.7 mphChance of rain
90%Wednesday 25 FebUpdate 2026-02-21 14:38 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
77%Cloud cover
73%Wind speed
7.8 mphChance of rain
52%Thursday 26 FebUpdate 2026-02-21 14:38 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.
Humidity
78%Cloud cover
58%Wind speed
14.8 mphChance of rain
42%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.