Weather in December in New Caledonia
Planning a getaway to New Caledonia this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in New Caledonia in December?
December in New Caledonia generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C in Noumea to 30°C in Koné. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Koné and 22°C in Noumea.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Noumea with an average of 89 mm to high rainfall in Koné with 110 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 264 hours of sunshine in Noumea. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in New Caledonia for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our New Caledonia climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in New Caledonia?
Noumea
In December Noumea generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bourail
In December Bourail generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Koné
In December Koné generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kumak
In December Kumak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Quanaham
In December Quanaham generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit New Caledonia?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to New Caledonia. Typically, the climate in Noumea is perfect.
Generally speaking, June, July, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Noumea. On the other hand, the month of March tends to have tolerable weather conditions.
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