Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Weather Guide
New Caledonia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score68Good annual avg
Best months: November, October, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 27°C, sunshine averages 5.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 1376mm. Sea temperatures average 25°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
27°C
Rain
1376mm
Annual total
Sun
5.6h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
68
Good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare New Caledonia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August24°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August78mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of New Caledonia's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay and July to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5.4 hours average sun
August sits close to New Caledonia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August23°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August63 weather score
August scores below New Caledonia's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
