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New Caledonia Climate

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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.

Nouméa

Thursday 12 Dec
Update 2024-12-11 17:38 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
85°F
Humidity
76%
Cloud cover
92%
Wind speed
10.5 mph
Chance of rain
97%
Nouméa

Friday 13 Dec
Update 2024-12-11 17:38 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
89°F
Humidity
69%
Cloud cover
93%
Wind speed
10.9 mph
Chance of rain
84%
Nouméa

Saturday 14 Dec
Update 2024-12-11 17:38 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
89°F
Humidity
70%
Cloud cover
77%
Wind speed
8.5 mph
Chance of rain
74%
Nouméa

Sunday 15 Dec
Update 2024-12-11 17:38 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

partly-cloudy-day
90°F
Humidity
65%
Cloud cover
85%
Wind speed
7.1 mph
Chance of rain
29%
Nouméa

Monday 16 Dec
Update 2024-12-11 17:38 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

cloudy
86°F
Humidity
73%
Cloud cover
96%
Wind speed
10.9 mph
Chance of rain
16%

Climate and Average Weather in New Caledonia

General weather conditions each month by city.

  • Noumea
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Average rainfall (in)
RAIN - Days with precipitation
DAY - Average length of day
SUN - Sunshine hours per day (cloudless weather)

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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.

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