Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to New Caledonia? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.
The climate of New Caledonia is tropical, but it is modified by southeast winds. You can expect hot and humid weather here. There are sometimes cyclones, most frequently from November to March. The north part is warmer and more rainy than the south part.
When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Bourail, Chesterfield Islands, Grande Terre, Isle of Pines, La Foa, Loyalty Islands, Nouméa.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is February, the average maximum temperature is 29.3 ℃ (84.74 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 23.9 ℃ (75.02 ℉). The coldest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 22.6 ℃ (72.68 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 17.1 ℃ (62.78 ℉). The most rainy month here is June, the average number of rainy days is 17.5. The least rainy month here is October, the average number of rainy days is 9.3. 
When travelling to some places in New Caledonia, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Mont Panie (1628 m) and the lowest point is Pacific Ocean (0 m). So the differences in altitudes in this country are not negligible and you should expect the weather to be different in places in different altitudes. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in New Caledonia in January is this: The average highest temperature in New Caledonia in January is 29.2 ℃ (84.56 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 22.6 ℃ (72.68 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.5 ℃ (83.3 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.25 ℃ (84.65 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 14.4. The average rainfall is 112.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:28 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:20 and at the end of the month 13:07.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Caledonia in February is this: The average highest temperature in New Caledonia in February is 29.3 ℃ (84.74 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.9 ℃ (75.02 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.25 ℃ (84.65 ℉). At the end of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.1 ℃ (84.38 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 14.1. The average rainfall is 121.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:07 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:50 and at the end of the month 12:32.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Caledonia in March is this: The average highest temperature in New Caledonia in March is 28.9 ℃ (84.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 22.7 ℃ (72.86 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.1 ℃ (84.38 ℉). At the end of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.1 ℃ (82.58 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 16.9. The average rainfall is 134.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:32 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:12 and at the end of the month 11:53.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in New Caledonia in April is this: The average highest temperature in New Caledonia in April is 27.3 ℃ (81.14 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 21.1 ℃ (69.98 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.1 ℃ (82.58 ℉). At the end of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.4 ℃ (79.52 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 15.1. The average rainfall is 113.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:53 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:34 and at the end of the month 11:17.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Caledonia in May is this: The average highest temperature in New Caledonia in May is 25.5 ℃ (77.9 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 19.9 ℃ (67.82 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.4 ℃ (79.52 ℉). At the end of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.4 ℃ (75.92 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 17. The average rainfall is 89.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:17 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:03 and at the end of the month 10:52.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Caledonia in June is this: The average highest temperature in New Caledonia in June is 23.3 ℃ (73.94 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.8 ℃ (65.84 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.4 ℃ (75.92 ℉). At the end of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.3 ℃ (73.94 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 17.5. The average rainfall is 128.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:52 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:46 and at the end of the month 10:46.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Caledonia in July is this: The average highest temperature in New Caledonia in July is 23.3 ℃ (73.94 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.6 ℃ (63.68 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.3 ℃ (73.94 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.95 ℃ (73.31 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 16.1. The average rainfall is 71.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:46 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:52 and at the end of the month 11:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Caledonia in August is this: The average highest temperature in New Caledonia in August is 22.6 ℃ (72.68 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.1 ℃ (62.78 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.95 ℃ (73.31 ℉). At the end of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.35 ℃ (74.03 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 13.3. The average rainfall is 71.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:18 and at the end of the month 11:35.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Caledonia in September is this: The average highest temperature in New Caledonia in September is 24.1 ℃ (75.38 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.6 ℃ (63.68 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.35 ℃ (74.03 ℉). At the end of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.7 ℃ (76.46 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 9.6. The average rainfall is 38.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:35 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:53 and at the end of the month 12:12.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Caledonia in October is this: The average highest temperature in New Caledonia in October is 25.3 ℃ (77.54 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 19.8 ℃ (67.64 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 24.7 ℃ (76.46 ℉). At the end of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.2 ℃ (79.16 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 9.3. The average rainfall is 54.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:12 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:31 and at the end of the month 12:50.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Caledonia in November is this: The average highest temperature in New Caledonia in November is 27.1 ℃ (80.78 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 21.4 ℃ (70.52 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 26.2 ℃ (79.16 ℉). At the end of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.45 ℃ (81.41 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 10.5. The average rainfall is 63.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:50 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:06 and at the end of the month 13:20.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in New Caledonia in December is this: The average highest temperature in New Caledonia in December is 27.8 ℃ (82.04 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 21.6 ℃ (70.88 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27.45 ℃ (81.41 ℉). At the end of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.5 ℃ (83.3 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 11.2. The average rainfall is 72.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:20 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:28 and at the end of the month 13:29.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.| Ouanaham | temperature: 24.9 ℃ (76.82 ℉) | highest temperature: 29.2 ℃ (84.56 ℉) | lowest temperature: 21.6 ℃ (70.88 ℉) | rainfall: 167mm | rainy days: - |
| La Tontouta | temperature: 25.3 ℃ (77.54 ℉) | highest temperature: 30.9 ℃ (87.62 ℉) | lowest temperature: 20.4 ℃ (68.72 ℉) | rainfall: 68.9mm | rainy days: - |