August verdict

New Caledonia in August

Weather score63Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 78mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

24°C

Rain

78mm

Sun

5.4h

Sea

23°C

Weather score

63

Good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

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.

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Temperature

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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.

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.

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

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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

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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.

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