New Caledonia

New Caledonia Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in New Caledonia in January.

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Noumea Koné Kuto Hienghène

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

What to Expect in New Caledonia in January

January in New Caledonia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Kuto at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Koné at 30°C (86°F). At night it cools down to 23°C (73°F) in Koné and 25°C (77°F) in Kuto.

For a closer look at conditions across New Caledonia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kuto with an average of 128 mm (5 in) to heavy rainfall in Hienghène with 210 mm (8.3 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Noumea typically receives 239 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in New Caledonia in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in New Caledonia

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in New Caledonia?

Temperature range in New Caledonia (January)

Precipitation variation in New Caledonia (January)

Noumea

In January Noumea generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
239 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Noumea →

Bourail

In January Bourail generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Bourail →

Koné

In January Koné generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
177 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Koné →

Hienghène

In January Hienghène generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
227 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
161 mm (6.3 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
249 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Hienghène →

Kuto

In January Kuto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
128 mm (5 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kuto →

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In our records: New Caledonia January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in New Caledonia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest January day in New Caledonia reached 38°C (100°F) in Noumea on January 1, 2024.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New Caledonia in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Noumea 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Koné 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Kuto 27°C (81°F) 25°C (77°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Hienghène 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 210 mm (8.3 in)
Quanaham 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Kumak 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 135 mm (5.3 in)

New Caledonia weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Caledonia in January?

In January, New Caledonia generally has pleasant weather conditions. Noumea sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in New Caledonia in January?

Average temperatures in New Caledonia during January range from a nighttime low near 23°C (73°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Noumea.

Does New Caledonia get a lot of rain in January?

Noumea typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 136 mm (5.4 in) on average across New Caledonia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit New Caledonia?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Noumea, January might be a good time to visit New Caledonia.

On average, the best time to visit New Caledonia is in June, July, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Noumea. On the other hand, the month of March tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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