Temperatures in December
It's warm in December in New Caledonia with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for New Caledonia in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in New Caledonia with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 29°C, with nights close to 24°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in New Caledonia will be around 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 179 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 56% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for New Caledonia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
New Caledonia in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
179 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
18 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit New Caledonia?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in New Caledonia. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for New Caledonia in December
With 37°C, New Caledonia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 27°C.
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The climate of New Caledonia is based on weather data from Nouméa. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New Caledonia for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in December in New Caledonia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in New Caledonia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in December in New Caledonia
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Daily Precipitation in December in New Caledonia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for New Caledonia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 18 days of rain in New Caledonia.
Daily UV Index in December in New Caledonia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in New Caledonia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in New Caledonia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in New Caledonia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in New Caledonia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in New Caledonia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for New Caledonia
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in New Caledonia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in New Caledonia
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Average Weather in New Caledonia by Month
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