New Caledonia Weather Forecast
New Caledonia weather: 78°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 78°F (26°C) in New Caledonia with drizzle. It feels like 81°F. Today runs from 67°F to 79°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 79°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 8.8/10. 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.
Weather in New Caledonia right now
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:54 PM, Oct 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for New Caledonia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 79° / 67° | 64% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 65° | 18% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 63° | 30% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Showers | 86° / 67° | 82% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌥️ Fog | 80° / 66° | 8% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 65° | 13% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 76° / 65° | 31% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 64° | 26% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 64° | 25% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 67° | 20% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 69° | 19% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 67° | 25% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 65° | 24% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 81° / 65° | 24% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 68° | 18% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 69° | 19% | 17 mph | 10 |
Climate in New Caledonia month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86° | 73° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 84° | 74° | 14,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 83° | 73° | 13,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 81° | 71° | 9,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 78° | 68° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 76° | 65° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 73° | 63° | 8,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 74° | 63° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 76° | 63° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 79° | 66° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 81° | 68° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 85° | 71° | 6,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in New Caledonia
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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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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 78°F (26°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 59% and wind is 12 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 1:54 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 23, 2026 at 1:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
