October verdict

New Caledonia in October

Weather score76Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

26°C

Rain

63mm

Sun

6.5h

Sea

24°C

Weather score

76

Very good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 63mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Swimmable

Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.

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Temperature

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October26°C average high

October is close to New Caledonia's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October63mm average rain

October is one of New Caledonia's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.

Driest monthsMay and July to November

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October6.5 hours average sun

October 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

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October24°C average sea

October is below New Caledonia's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

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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October76 weather score

October 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.

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