New Caledonia · WinterMonth summary
New Caledonia weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
22°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
50% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit New Caledonia in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: New Caledonia in December: 28°C and 12.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
New Caledonia in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Trails walkable but wet — bring proper footwear and plan sheltered breaks Even in winter, New Caledonia enjoys 28°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 50% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. 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 December, New Caledonia averages 28°C, 50% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — New Caledonia in December
Is December a good time to visit New Caledonia?
December is an excellent time to visit New Caledonia (score 7.9/10). With 28°C, 12.7h of sunshine and 50% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in New Caledonia in December?
Yes, 50% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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