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New Caledonia weather in August

Planning a journey to New Caledonia this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in New Caledonia in August?

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

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.

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kumak with an average of 60 mm to moderate rainfall in Noumea with 68 mm. Meanwhile, Noumea enjoys close to 203 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Caledonia in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our New Caledonia climate page.

Where to go in New Caledonia in August

Find the average weather conditions in August for the most popular destinations in New Caledonia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in New Caledonia

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

Average weather in 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

Average weather in 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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<<   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

Average weather in 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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<<   July July
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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

Average weather in Kumak

In August Kumak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kumak
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<<   July July
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25°C 
19°C 
209 hours 
56 mm 
8 days 
25°C 
19°C 
230 hours 
60 mm 
7 days 
26°C 
20°C 
237 hours 
36 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Kumak

Average weather in Quanaham

In August Quanaham generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Quanaham
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<<   July July
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25°C 
21°C 
185 hours 
70 mm 
14 days 
24°C 
20°C 
200 hours 
66 mm 
14 days 
25°C 
21°C 
212 hours 
74 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Quanaham

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.

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