When to go · New Caledonia
New Caledonia in July
Good month. Australian and NZ school holidays and Bastille Day; humpback whales arrive in the south lagoon.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Crowds
- High
- New Caledonia
- Prices
- High
- New Caledonia
Verdict
Australian and NZ school holidays and Bastille Day; humpback whales arrive in the south lagoon.
Is another month better than July?
July is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in July
- 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), 10 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 10 rain days
Festivals and holidays
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.
Bastille Day
14 Jul
Parades and fireworks in Nouméa; offices close.
Whale season (Prony Bay) check
Jul–Sep · Nouméa
Humpback whales can be seen from boats in the south; book with a licensed operator.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Caledonia
- High
- Prices · New Caledonia
- High
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in New Caledonia, side by side.
Verdict
Jul: Good
May: Great (better)
Crowds
Jul: High
May: Low
Prices
Jul: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jul: 2
May: 2
July: Australian and NZ school holidays and Bastille Day; humpback whales arrive in the south lagoon.
May: Warm days, cooler nights; good for hiking and islands.
New Caledonia: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket
Where to go in July
Rated best or good this month
Cool, dry; whale season starts in the south.