New Caledonia weather in December
What is the weather like in New Caledonia in December?
The weather conditions in New Caledonia in December vary from pleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
You can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) in Noumea.
Precipitation in December varies from moderate in Noumea with an average of 80mm (3.1 inches) of rainfall to high in Quanaham with 145mm (5.7 inches).
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 264 hours of sunshine in Noumea during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around New Caledonia.
Where to go in New Caledonia in December





Popular destinations in New Caledonia
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in New Caledonia?
Average weather in Noumea
In December Noumea generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Bourail
In December Bourail generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (69°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Koné
In December Koné generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (71°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Kumak
In December Kumak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Quanaham
In December Quanaham generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to go to New Caledonia?
In our opinion December is one of the best times to visit New Caledonia with commonly perfect weather in Noumea. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit New Caledonia is in May, July, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Noumea.
The worst months are January, February, March, April and June that can have pleasant weather conditions.
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