New Caledonia Weather - Travel Advice

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

Nationals of many countries do not require a visa to visit New Caledonia for a period of..

Travel Health

Outbreaks of the mosquito-borne disease, dengue fever, are common in New Caledonia with..

Local Currency

The local currency in New Caledonia is the French Pacific Franc (XFP) with 1, 2, 5, 10..

Weather

New Caledonia has a pleasant semi-tropical, temperate climate all year round, with two..

Local Customs

New Caledonia is strongly multi-cultural. The Melanesian heritage and culture of the..

Languages

French is the official language in New Caledonia however most people involved in the..

Transport Options

International flights arrive and depart from Tontouta International Airport. Domestic..

Travel Tips

New Caledonia is very popular for windsurfing and surfing. For surfers, the most popular..

Local Food

New Caledonia's traditional foods are, of course centred around a typical island diet of..

Local Timezones

Local time in New Caledonia is GMT+11 hrs.

Dutyfree Limits

Upon arrival in New Caledonia, you must declare all goods brought into the country and..

Weather

New Caledonia has a pleasant semi-tropical, temperate climate all year round, with two main seasons: warm (September to March) and cool (April to August). Water temperatures drop to 21 degrees Celsius in the cold season, and average air temperatures are between 24 degrees during the day and 15 degrees at night. For hikers, this is an ideal time to visit New Caledonia.

In the hot season, average maximum temperatures vary between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius. The cyclone season occurs during the hottest months, January to March.

Generally, the best time to visit New Caledonia is from September to December, when the days are not too hot and sticky and there is less likelihood of rain.

The wet season is from January to March and according to the statistics it rains more during February. During the cooler season the temperature varies between 20 and 26 degrees Celsius.

Highlights of New Caledonia

Noumea Information

The New Caledonian capital of Noumea is the largest city in the South Pacific with a population of about 100,000. It..

Isle of Pines Information

Eighty kilometres south-east of Noumea lies the enchanting Isle of Pines (14 km wide, 18 km long) a place where time..

Oro Bay Information

Reached by sea on foot along a small narrow path and truly out of this world, Oro Bay boasts two superb beaches of..

Kuto Bay Information

Kuto Bay has a long white sandy beach bordered by coconut palms and Column pines, which has been described by a leading..

La Foa Information

At the beginning of the century, there was a gold mine at La Foa. The "Queyras" mine was no doubt named after the man..

Bourail Information

With a population of only 4350, Bourail is a lively colonial-area settlement and New Caledonia's second largest town...

Jean Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center Info

Tjibaou Cultural Centre Discover the unique architectural embodiment of an age-old identity. Located on the Tina..

Monts Koghis Information

Rising 1061m above Dumbea, Mont Koghis offers superb views over Noumea and the New Caledonian lagoon. Its peaks and..

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