New Caledonia weather in January
What is the weather like in New Caledonia in January?
The weather conditions in New Caledonia in January vary from tolerable to pleasant depending on the destination.
You can expect warm maximum average daytime temperatures of around 30°C (85°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) in Noumea. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in January varies from high in Noumea with an average of 107mm (4.2inch) rainfall to heavy in Quanaham with 198mm (7.8inch).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in New Caledonia.
Where to go in New Caledonia in January
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Popular destinations in New Caledonia
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in New Caledonia?
Average weather in Noumea
In January Noumea generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Bourail
In January Bourail generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Koné
In January Koné generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kumak
In January Kumak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Quanaham
In January Quanaham generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New Caledonia.
Is January the best time to go to New Caledonia?
In our opinion January is not the best time to visit New Caledonia with commonly tolerable weather in Noumea.
On average the best time to visit New Caledonia is in May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Noumea.
The worst months are January and February that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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