New Caledonia in August

Whale-watching season at Prony Bay; Bourail Fair; cool evenings.

August is rated good. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatDry and warming; one of the best months for the lagoon and islands; whales until mid-September.
• OctoberGreatWarm, dry and calm: the pick of the year.
• NovemberGreatWarm and still mostly dry; flame trees bloom in Nouméa.
• MayGreatWarm days, cooler nights; good for hiking and islands.

• Nouméa and the west coast · Nouméa, Bourail, La Foa, Konécool

  Drier side of Grande Terre; 30 °C (86 °F) and humid in the hot season, 20–24 °C (68–75 °F) and windy in the cool season (June–August).Drier side of Grande Terre; 86 °F (30 °C) and humid in the hot season, 68–75 °F (20–24 °C) and windy in the cool season (June–August).

• East coast and the north · Hienghène, Poindimié, Thiofine

  Wetter windward coast with lush valleys; roads can close after heavy rain.

• Loyalty Islands and Isle of Pines · Lifou, Maré, Ouvéa, Isle of Pinesfine

  Lagoon swimming is best September–December and April–May; cool-season water is fresh (22–23 °C (72–73 °F)).Lagoon swimming is best September–December and April–May; cool-season water is fresh (72–73 °F (22–23 °C)).

• Nouméa24 °C (75 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 8 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 8 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Bourail Fair

  Mid-August (check)

  The territory's big rural fair and rodeo; Bourail beds fill.

• Assumption

  15 Aug

  Public holiday.

• Whale season (Prony Bay) check

  Jul–Sep · Nouméa

  Humpback whales can be seen from boats in the south; book with a licensed operator.

Crowds · New Caledonia

Medium

Prices · New Caledonia

Medium

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Rated best or good this month

• Nouméa

  Dry, cooler evenings.