New Caledonia

New Caledonia Weather in March

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

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Noumea Koné Kuto Hienghène

Are you planning a trip a to New Caledonia in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in New Caledonia in March

March in New Caledonia generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 28°C (82°F) in Noumea to 30°C (86°F) in Kumak. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Kumak and 23°C (73°F) in Noumea.

To explore the conditions in New Caledonia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kumak with an average of 162 mm (6.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Hienghène with 259 mm (10 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Noumea.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Noumea enjoys about 198 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in New Caledonia in March

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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 March for some of the most popular destinations in New Caledonia?

Temperature range in New Caledonia (March)

Precipitation variation in New Caledonia (March)

Noumea

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

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
207 hours
198 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Noumea →

Bourail

In March Bourail 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
179 mm (7 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Bourail →

Koné

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

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Koné →

Hienghène

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
207 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
249 mm (9.8 in)
259 mm (10 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Hienghène →

Kuto

In March Kuto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
156 mm (6.1 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kuto →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Noumea 28°C (82°F) 23°C (73°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)
Koné 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 185 mm (7.3 in)
Kuto 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Hienghène 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 259 mm (10 in)
Quanaham 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 216 mm (8.5 in)
Kumak 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)

New Caledonia weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Caledonia in March?

Expect tolerable weather across New Caledonia in March. The popular destination of Noumea averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in New Caledonia in March?

Noumea averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does New Caledonia get a lot of rain in March?

Rainfall in New Caledonia peaks during March. Noumea averages roughly 183 mm (7.2 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit New Caledonia?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to New Caledonia with often tolerable weather in Noumea.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Noumea. The weather in March, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

Interested in more climate information?

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