New Caledonia

Climate & when to go

New Caledonia has a temperate climate with two main seasons: cold (June to August) and hot (mid-November to mid-April). Water temperatures drop to 21°C in the cold season, and average air temperatures are around 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. Travellers wanting to laze around on the beach should avoid these months, but for hikers this is an ideal time to visit New Caledonia. In the hot season average maximum temperatures vary between 26°C and 30°C. The cyclone season occurs during the hottest months, January to March.

Overall, the best time to visit New Caledonia is from September to December, when the days are not too hot and sticky, and there's less likelihood of rain.