Country in Oceania

Things to Do in New Caledonia

Top things to do in New Caledonia: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

☀️ 71°F now🕔 1:06 PM local📅 Best: August, September and November👥 270.000

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Coordinates: 22°16′32.9″S 166°27′28.8″E (-22.2758, 166.458)

Weather in New Caledonia right now

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71°F
Clear sky · feels like 81°F
Humidity88%
Wind0 mph SSW
Gusts11 mph
UV index1.5 · Low
Cloud cover16%
Pressure1016 hPa
VisibilityModerate · 4 mi
Air quality25 · Good
Sunrise5:34 AM
Sunset5:53 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 73%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:06 PM, Oct 2 local time.

⚠️Wed, Oct 7: heavy rain, 1,5 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Thu, Oct 8: heavy rain, 1,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Best time to visit New Caledonia

Go in August, September and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: March, April and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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Summary

New Caledonia is a country in Oceania. New Caledonia is a country in Oceania with its capital at Noumea. It has a population of about 270.000. The capital is Noumea.

Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in New Caledonia with clear sky. It feels like 81°F. Today runs from 63°F to 77°F. Chance of precipitation is 64%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit New Caledonia is August, September and November. The climate is temperate. March, April and July tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 63°F.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 77°F is in line with the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in New Caledonia today at 9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is New Caledonia?

New Caledonia is a country in Oceania. Its coordinates are -22.2758, 166.458. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in New Caledonia right now?

It is currently 71°F (22°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 88% and wind is 0 mph.

When is the best time to visit New Caledonia?

August, September and November offer the most comfortable conditions in New Caledonia, which has a temperate climate. March, April and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is New Caledonia in?

New Caledonia observes Pacific/Noumea (UTC+11:00). The local time is 1:06 PM.

How many people live in New Caledonia?

New Caledonia has a population of approximately 270.000.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 2, 2026 at 1:06 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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