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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 13 Jan
Update 2025-01-12 15:02 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

partly-cloudy-day
79°F
Humidity
72%
Cloud cover
52%
Wind speed
11.2 mph
Chance of rain
3%
Nouméa

Tuesday 14 Jan
Update 2025-01-12 15:02 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
77°F
Humidity
81%
Cloud cover
74%
Wind speed
8.7 mph
Chance of rain
87%
Nouméa

Wednesday 15 Jan
Update 2025-01-12 15:02 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
81°F
Humidity
76%
Cloud cover
92%
Wind speed
8.5 mph
Chance of rain
84%
Nouméa

Thursday 16 Jan
Update 2025-01-12 15:02 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

rain
81°F
Humidity
77%
Cloud cover
18%
Wind speed
10.9 mph
Chance of rain
58%
Nouméa

Friday 17 Jan
Update 2025-01-12 15:02 CET. Powered by Visual Crossing Weather.

partly-cloudy-day
82°F
Humidity
77%
Cloud cover
85%
Wind speed
10.9 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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