New Caledonia · SummerMonth summary
New Caledonia weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 22°C
🌧 Rainy days
36% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit New Caledonia in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: August is a good time to visit New Caledonia. November remains slightly better (+0.6 pts).
By trip type
New Caledonia in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (23°C) and uncrowded trails Summer in New Caledonia brings pleasant temperatures (22°C) and long sunny days (10.5h of sunshine). Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, New Caledonia averages 22°C, 36% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
August vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — New Caledonia in August
Is August a good time to visit New Caledonia?
August is an excellent time to visit New Caledonia (score 7.5/10). With 22°C, 10.5h of sunshine and 36% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in New Caledonia in August?
With 22°C max and 10.5h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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