When is the best time to visit New Caledonia?
The best time to visit New Caledonia is between July and December, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Temperatures peak in February at around 27°C (80°F). March is the wettest month, with about 159 mm of rain. Outside July–December the numbers move but the year has no single wet or dry season.
New Caledonia weather by month
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Average temperature and rainfall, month by month
Every figure below is a 1991–2020 climate normal for New Caledonia, in °C and °F. Open a month for what to expect and what to pack.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 80°F | 112 mm |
| February | 27°C / 80°F | 124 mm |
| March | 26°C / 79°F | 159 mm |
| April | 25°C / 76°F | 126 mm |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 87 mm |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 79 mm |
| July | 21°C / 69°F | 73 mm |
| August | 20°C / 69°F | 69 mm |
| September | 22°C / 71°F | 43 mm |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 39 mm |
| November | 24°C / 76°F | 41 mm |
| December | 26°C / 78°F | 67 mm |
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FAQs about New Caledonia weather
Climate averages for New Caledonia, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit New Caledonia is between July and December, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
February is the hottest month, with an average around 27°C.
March is the wettest month, with about 159 mm of rain.
August is the coolest month, averaging 20°C (69°F) against 27°C (80°F) in February.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what each month is usually like, which is what you want when booking ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
