When to go · New Caledonia
New Caledonia in November
Great month. Warm and still mostly dry; flame trees bloom in Nouméa.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Medium
- New Caledonia
- Prices
- Medium
- New Caledonia
Verdict
Warm and still mostly dry; flame trees bloom in Nouméa.
Is another month better than November?
No other month rates higher than November for New Caledonia in this guide.
Weather in November
- Nouméa and the west coast · Nouméa, Bourail, La Foa, Konébest weather
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, Thiobest weather
Wetter windward coast with lush valleys; roads can close after heavy rain.
- Loyalty Islands and Isle of Pines · Lifou, Maré, Ouvéa, Isle of Pinesbest weather
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)).
- Nouméa28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 6 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.
All Saints, Armistice, Christmas
1 Nov, 11 Nov, 25 Dec
Public holidays.
All Saints and Armistice Day
1 and 11 November · Nouméa
Public holidays; cemeteries busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Caledonia
- Medium
- Prices · New Caledonia
- Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in New Caledonia, side by side.
Verdict
Nov: Great
May: Great
Crowds
Nov: Medium
May: Low
Prices
Nov: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Nov: 2
May: 2
November: Warm and still mostly dry; flame trees bloom in Nouméa.
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
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in November
Rated best or good this month
Nouméa and the west coast
Best weather of the year (Nouméa, Bourail, La Foa, Koné)
East coast and the north
Best weather of the year (Hienghène, Poindimié, Thio)
Loyalty Islands and Isle of Pines
Best weather of the year (Lifou, Maré, Ouvéa, Isle of Pines)
Warm, dry before the wet season.