New Caledonia climate
New Caledonia climate
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Climate overview
New Caledonia in general has a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 24 °C (74 °F) in July to 30 °C (86 °F) in February. Sea temperatures are in the following range: 22 °C (72 °F) in August to 27 °C (80 °F) in February. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in February with 23 °C (74 °F), the lowest in July with 16 °C (61 °F). The driest month is October with just 5 days of rain, on the contrary, the month when it rains the most is February with 12 days of rain.
What is the best month to visit New Caledonia?
The best time to visit New Caledonia is between September and May. In this period day temperatures range from 25 °C (77 °F) to 30 °C (86 °F), night temperatures from 17 °C (62 °F) to 23 °C (74 °F) and you can expect on average 9 days of rain per month and 7 of sunshine on average per day. The sea temperature for this period ranges from 22 °C (72 °F) to 27 °C (80 °F).
What sea temperatures can I expect in New Caledonia?
New Caledonia has sea temperatures in the range of 22 °C (72 °F) - 27 °C (80 °F) throughout the year.
Is New Caledonia a year-round destination?
Yes, New Caledonia is a year-round destination, the temperatures don't fall below 24 °C (74 °F) and the sea temperature below 22 °C (72 °F).
What months is the dry season in New Caledonia?
The time, when it's dry in New Caledonia is between September - November. In this period it is raining on average 6 days and approximately 55 mm (2.15 in) precipitation falls per month, which are values below average.
What temperatures can I expect in New Caledonia?
New Caledonia enjoys daily temperatures in the range of 24 °C (74 °F) - 30 °C (86 °F) during the year.
What are the night temperatures in New Caledonia?
In New Caledonia, night temperatures between 16 °C (61 °F) and 23 °C (74 °F) can be expected during the year.
What is the least cloudy season in New Caledonia?
The least cloudy months in New Caledonia are September - November, when the cloud cover is on average only 38 %.
What is the humidity in New Caledonia?
Generally, New Caledonia belongs to destinations with higher humidity. It ranges from 72 % to 79 %.
Is it windy in New Caledonia?
New Caledonia is a destination with rather light or moderate winds. The wind blows the most in June - September and the least in December - January.
Which month is the sunniest in New Caledonia?
The period, which is the sunniest in New Caledonia, is in the months of October - January, when there is an average of 8 sun hours per day.