Climate and Average Weather in New Caledonia

New Caledonia benefits from a relatively temperate climate affected by trade winds, with fairly stable conditions throughout the year. The hot season extends from December to March, a period that may bring torrential rains, strong winds, and occasionally tropical cyclones. From September to December, the region experiences its driest period, with daytime temperatures ranging from 23°C to 27°C.

The months of April and May mark a transition period, during which temperatures and precipitation levels decrease. July and August represent the coolest and windiest months, with some days seeing temperatures ranging from 17°C to 22°C. The most challenging period is from February to April, which constitutes the rainy season; however, rain is sporadic and mostly confined to the mountainous regions. Cyclones may occur at any time from November to March.

Interested in more detailed Weather and Climate information for New Caledonia?
Please select the city below you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Yearly average minimum and maximum temperatures
2. Monthly averages of precipitation throughout the year (rainfall, snow etc)
3. Monthly average hours of sunshine throughout the year

Additionally, some pages provide historical weather data such as humidity, wind speed, and water temperature.

Places in New Caledonia

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