Climate of South Province, New Caledonia
Area-weighted average across South Province. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
South Province, a subdivision of New Caledonia, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 18.2°C / 64.8°F in July to 24.7°C / 76.5°F in February, with rainfall from 68 mm / 2.7 in to 247 mm / 9.7 in depending on the season (1713 mm / 67.4 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.6°C76.3°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.7°C76.5°F | 208 mm8.2″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.3°C75.7°F | 247 mm9.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 22.7°C72.9°F | 156 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| May | 20.8°C69.4°F | 118 mm4.6″ | — |
| June | 19.3°C66.7°F | 147 mm5.8″ | — |
| July | 18.2°C64.8°F | 117 mm4.6″ | — |
| August | 18.2°C64.8°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| September | 19.3°C66.7°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| October | 20.9°C69.6°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| November | 22.3°C72.1°F | 137 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.6°C74.5°F | 129 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit South Province?
South Province, New Caledonia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is February at 24.7°C / 76.5°F, and the driest is September at 68 mm / 2.7 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of South Province?
South Province, New Caledonia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 18.2°C / 64.8°F in July to 24.7°C / 76.5°F in February. Annual rainfall averages about 1713 mm / 67.4 in, with the wettest month being March (247 mm / 9.7 in) and the driest September (68 mm / 2.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in South Province?
The hottest month in South Province is February, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.7°C / 76.5°F.
What is the coldest month in South Province?
The coldest month in South Province is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 18.2°C / 64.8°F.
When does it rain most in South Province?
The wettest month in South Province is March, averaging about 247 mm / 9.7 in of rainfall. The driest is September with about 68 mm / 2.7 in.