New Caledonia Weather Forecast
New Caledonia weather: 69°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in New Caledonia?
Yes - rain is likely in New Caledonia today.
A 99% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,9 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Thu, Fri, Sat, Mon, Tue and Wed.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (1,2 in against a typical 1,2 in).
16-day forecast for New Caledonia
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 73° / 64° | 99% · 0,9 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 74° / 61° | 75% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 64° | 41% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 62° | 33% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 59° | 41% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 76° / 60° | 43% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 65° | 41% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 81° / 68° | 49% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 75° / 71° | 45% · 0,9 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 77° / 69° | 43% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 83° / 66° | 37% | 10 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 80° / 69° | 26% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 66° | 24% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 78° / 67° | 16% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 76° / 66° | 13% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 66° | 16% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 2 |
What this means for New Caledonia
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 73°F is 5.9°F below the 79°F typical for this month.
A 99% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,9 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibility is down to 1,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 43°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid March, April and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 69°F (21°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 96% and wind is 6 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 3:32 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 2, 2026 at 3:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
