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Weather in August in New Caledonia

Are you planning a trip a to New Caledonia in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in New Caledonia in August?

August in New Caledonia generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C in Noumea to 25°C in Kumak. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Kumak and 18°C in Noumea. Although August is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in New Caledonia where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.

For specific regional insights in New Caledonia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kumak with an average of 60 mm to moderate rainfall in Hienghène with 85 mm.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this August. For example, Noumea gets approximately 203 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Where to go in New Caledonia in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the New Caledonia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit New Caledonia, check out our New Caledonia's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in New Caledonia?

Noumea

In August Noumea generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Noumea
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<<   July July
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22°C 
18°C 
183 hours 
69 mm 
16 days 
22°C 
18°C 
203 hours 
68 mm 
13 days 
23°C 
18°C 
228 hours 
52 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Noumea

Bourail

In August Bourail generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Bourail
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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<<   July July
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24°C 
16°C 
64 mm 
12 days 
24°C 
16°C 
68 mm 
10 days 
26°C 
17°C 
44 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Bourail

Koné

In August Koné generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Koné
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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<<   July July
<<  
24°C 
16°C 
57 mm 
10 days 
24°C 
16°C 
65 mm 
8 days 
26°C 
17°C 
43 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Koné

Hienghène

In August Hienghène generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Hienghène
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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<<   July July
<<  
24°C 
17°C 
209 hours 
76 mm 
10 days 
24°C 
17°C 
230 hours 
85 mm 
9 days 
25°C 
18°C 
237 hours 
68 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Hienghène

Poindimié

In August Poindimié generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Poindimié
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maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   July July
<<  
24°C 
17°C 
71 mm 
10 days 
24°C 
17°C 
82 mm 
9 days 
26°C 
18°C 
66 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Poindimié

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New Caledonia.

Is August the best time to visit New Caledonia?

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit New Caledonia with overall perfect weather in Noumea.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Noumea. In contrast, March tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in New Caledonia.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to New Caledonia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in New Caledonia.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.