Weather & climate · Noumea
Best Time to Visit New Caledonia
April to June and September to December
The best time to visit New Caledonia is April to June and September to December, when daytime highs in Noumea are around 22–26°C. January to March and July to August are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (27°C by day), August the coldest (20°C at night), and March the wettest with about 161 mm of rain.
27°C
Warmest: February
20°C
Coldest nights: August
999 mm
Rain per year
161 mm
Wettest: March
New Caledonia weather by month
- Jan27°C25°C109 mm
- Feb27°C26°C99 mm
- Mar27°C25°C161 mm
- Apr26°C24°C104 mm
- May24°C23°C94 mm
- Jun23°C22°C80 mm
- Jul22°C21°C68 mm
- Aug22°C20°C58 mm
- Sep22°C21°C42 mm
- Oct23°C22°C41 mm
- Nov24°C23°C65 mm
- Dec26°C24°C78 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C | 25°C | 109 mm | 79% | 53% | Good |
| February | 27°C | 26°C | 99 mm | 80% | 56% | Good |
| March | 27°C | 25°C | 161 mm | 80% | 62% | Good |
| April | 26°C | 24°C | 104 mm | 78% | 61% | Best time |
| May | 24°C | 23°C | 94 mm | 76% | 63% | Best time |
| June | 23°C | 22°C | 80 mm | 75% | 64% | Best time |
| July | 22°C | 21°C | 68 mm | 73% | 58% | Good |
| August | 22°C | 20°C | 58 mm | 74% | 55% | Good |
| September | 22°C | 21°C | 42 mm | 74% | 47% | Best time |
| October | 23°C | 22°C | 41 mm | 76% | 48% | Best time |
| November | 24°C | 23°C | 65 mm | 76% | 50% | Best time |
| December | 26°C | 24°C | 78 mm | 78% | 50% | Best time |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Noumea (-22.27, 166.45). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in New Caledonia have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit New Caledonia?
April to June and September to December. The best time to visit New Caledonia is April to June and September to December, when daytime highs in Noumea are around 22–26°C. January to March and July to August are also a good time to go. February is the warmest month (27°C by day), August the coldest (20°C at night), and March the wettest with about 161 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in New Caledonia?
February, with average highs of 27°C in Noumea.
What is the coldest month in New Caledonia?
August, when nights drop to about 20°C and days reach 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in New Caledonia?
March with about 161 mm; October is the driest (41 mm).
When should I avoid visiting New Caledonia?
March is the least comfortable month on average: 27°C by day and 161 mm of rain.