Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia in December
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 141mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
141mm
Sun
7.7h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 141mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December29°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
December141mm average rain
December sits near Loyalty Islands' 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
December7.7 hours average sun
December is one of Loyalty Islands' sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December27°C average sea
December is close to Loyalty Islands' 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
December71 weather score
December scores above Loyalty Islands' yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril and September to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
