New Caledonia Weather Forecast
New Caledonia weather: 65°F, mainly clear. 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 65°F (18°C) in New Caledonia with mainly clear. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 65°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 18%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 75°F is 4°F below 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 9.5/10. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in New Caledonia right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:16 AM, Oct 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 75° / 65° | 18% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 76° / 66° | 2% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 77° / 62° | 6% | 11 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 78° / 65° | 47% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 67° | 66% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 69° | 51% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 84° / 67° | 14% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 64° | 14% | 7 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 63° | 8% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 84° / 64° | 6% | 8 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 86° / 65° | 16% | 10 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 64° | 18% | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 67° | 12% | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 68° | 16% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 82° / 67° | 16% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 20 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 17% | -- | — |
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 65°F (18°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 90% and wind is 5 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 8:16 AM.
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 5, 2026 at 8:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
