New Caledonia, New CaledoniaQuick decision
When to visit New Caledonia?
🌞 Best time overall
November
🌡️ Optimal temperature
21°C–27°C in November
🌧 Least rain
43% rainy days in November
🌧 Wettest month
February (70%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
UNESCO LagoonSeptember–December — world's largest lagoon, diving and snorkelling.
Loyalty IslandsSeptember–November — Lifou, Maré and Ouvéa (most beautiful beach).
Kanak CultureYear-round — Tjibaou Centre, customs and traditional houses.
HikingMay–October — Grande Terre, provincial parks and rainforests.
Monthly climate data
New Caledonia weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 23°C | 29°C | 55% | 7.1 | 12.3h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ February | 24°C | 29°C | 70% | 12.7 | 11.6h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 23°C | 28°C | 65% | 7.4 | 11.6h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 22°C | 26°C | 63% | 9.3 | 10.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 20°C | 25°C | 47% | 3.3 | 10.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 24°C | 41% | 2.6 | 9.8h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 18°C | 23°C | 34% | 3.0 | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 17°C | 22°C | 36% | 3.2 | 10.5h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 18°C | 24°C | 33% | 2.3 | 11.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 19°C | 26°C | 44% | 3.7 | 11.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 21°C | 27°C | 43% | 3.2 | 12.8h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 22°C | 28°C | 50% | 6.3 | 12.7h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 26°C, 58% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 23°C, 37% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 26°C, 40% rainy days, 12.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 29°C, 58% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
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FAQ
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November is ideal with 43% rainy days and 27°C.
February is the wettest month with 70% rainy days.
Yes, November is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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