Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
New Caledonia in December
Weather score75Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 110mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
110mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 110mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°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
December28°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December110mm average rain
December sits near New Caledonia's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay and July to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6.6 hours average sun
December is one of New Caledonia's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary and September to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December26°C average sea
December is close to New Caledonia's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to April
Sea temperatures are usually near 27°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December75 weather score
December scores above New Caledonia's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
