January Rainfall and Precipitation in New Caledonia

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across New Caledonia in January.

New Caledonia experiences in January precipitation ranging from a high 128 mm (5 in) in Kuto to a heavy 210 mm (8.3 in) in Hienghène.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Islands in New Caledonia

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New Caledonia precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does New Caledonia receive in January?

Noumea often experiences a notable amount of rain in January, with an average of about 136 mm (5.4 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

How many days does it rain in New Caledonia in January?

Noumea sees roughly 14 days rainy days during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in New Caledonia?

Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in New Caledonia.

What is the wettest city in January in New Caledonia?

Looking at our data, Hienghène tops the wettest-cities list in New Caledonia for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 210 mm (8.3 in).

What is the driest city in January in New Caledonia?

Kuto is the driest city we have data for in New Caledonia in January, with monthly rainfall close to 128 mm (5 in).

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