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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

Monday 14 Jul
Update 2025-07-13 02:28 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

clear-day
69°F
Humidity
57%
Cloud cover
13%
Wind speed
10.9 mph
Chance of rain
0%
Nouméa

Tuesday 15 Jul
Update 2025-07-13 02:28 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

clear-day
69°F
Humidity
63%
Cloud cover
7%
Wind speed
8.5 mph
Chance of rain
3%
Nouméa

Wednesday 16 Jul
Update 2025-07-13 02:28 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

partly-cloudy-day
70°F
Humidity
66%
Cloud cover
30%
Wind speed
9.6 mph
Chance of rain
0%
Nouméa

Thursday 17 Jul
Update 2025-07-13 02:28 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

clear-day
73°F
Humidity
65%
Cloud cover
9%
Wind speed
12.6 mph
Chance of rain
7%
Nouméa

Friday 18 Jul
Update 2025-07-13 02:28 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

clear-day
74°F
Humidity
67%
Cloud cover
2%
Wind speed
11.2 mph
Chance of rain
23%

Climate and Average Weather in New Caledonia

General weather conditions each month by city.

  • Noumea
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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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