Best time to visit Iles des Pins
The best time to visit Iles des Pins is during September, October and November, when the weather is pleasantly warm and sunny, with minimal to no rainfall.
However, anytime from August to early-December is good for a range of outdoor actvities.
Iles des Pins are considered a year-round destination.
Iles des Pins weather
Iles des Pins experience a tropical climate, with a hot, rainy season from mid-December to July, and a cool, drier season from July to September; as well as two short transitional seasons.
The transitional seasons – April through May, and October through November – are characterized by comfortable temperatures around 26°C (78°F) during the day, with some rainfall.
The hot summer season includes the wet cyclone season from January through March, which usually brings torrential downpours at anytime of the day, but especially during the hottest months of February and March.
New Caledonia comprises the main island of Grande Terre plus several smaller islands. To the north-east of Grande Terre lie the Loyalty Islands of Lifou, Maré and Ouvéa; while the Isle of Pines (Iles des Pins), is located around 60km (37mi) south-east of Grande Terre.
Here are the weather averages in Vao, the main township in Iles des Pins…
What is the best month to visit the Iles des Pins?
September, October and November are the best months to visit Iles des Pins – the climate is pleasant with warm sunny weather, clear blue skies and little or no rainfall.
Which is the hottest month in Iles des Pins?
The hottest month in Iles des Pins is usually February, with an average high of 29°C (84°F) with high heat and humidity, and a low of 24°C (75°F).
The hot season lasts from mid-December to late-March, with an average daily high temperature above 28°C (82°F).
However, on the warmest days of the hot season, the temperature may climb to around 35°C (95°F).
Which is the coldest month in Iles des Pins?
August is usually the coldest month in Iles des Pins, with an average high temperature of 23°C (73°F) and an average low temperature of 17°C (62°F).
The cool season lasts from mid-June to mid-September, with an average daily high temperature below 24°C (75°F).
When is it sunniest in the Iles des Pins?
The sunniest time of year in Iles des Pins is normally October, with more than eight hours of sunshine per day; that's an average of around 61% of daylight hours.
The amount of sunshine in Iles des Pins is good from September to December, when the sun shines about 65% of the time.
What is the humidity in Iles des Pins?
Iles des Pins experiences little seasonal variation in perceived humidity, with approximate average relative humidity calculated at between 80% – 85% over the course of the year. Typically, it's humid all year round.
The more humid time of year lasts from mid-October to early-June, when you can expect the comfort level to be muggy at least 30% of the time.
The months with the most muggy days in les des Pins are January, February and March, when almost every day in each month is muggy.
July and August are generally more comfortable, with less than four days in each month that are muggy.
When is the sea warmest in Iles des Pins?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Iles des Pins in February when the water temperature averages a high of 27°C (80°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
You can expect warmer water from early-January to mid-April, with an average temperature above 26°C (78°F).
From July through to mid-October, the water is cooler, with an average temperature around 23°C (73°F), which is acceptable for swimming.
Which month has the most rain in Iles des Pins?
March is usually the wettest month in Iles des Pins with 126mm (5in) of rainfall distributed across 10 days on average.
The wet season lasts from mid-December through July, with a greater than 22% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The drier season lasts from August to mid-December.
You can expect rainfall anytime in Iles des Pins, with bright sunshine between showers.
The months of September and October are typically the driest months in New Caledonia.
Which is the windiest month in Iles des Pins?
March is the windiest month in Iles des Pins, with an average hourly wind speed of 24 kilometres per hour (15 mph; 13 knots).
The windier part of the year lasts from January through June, with average wind speeds of more than 22 kilometres per hour (14 mph; 12 knots).
The less windy time of year lasts from July through December. September is the calmest month of the year, with an average hourly wind speed of 21 kilometres per hour (13 mph; 11 knots).
The predominant average wind direction in Iles des Pins is from the east throughout the year.
What's the likelihood of a storm in Iles des Pins?
Iles des Pins is susceptible to tropical cyclones and summer thunderstorms. There's a 4% likelihood of a tropical storm in the Iles des Pins during the month of March.
The storm season lasts from January through March.
Iles des Pins Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average high temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
| Average low temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
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| 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
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| 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11+ | 11+ |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 97 | 106 | 126 | 85 | 63 | 75 | 62 | 50 | 34 | 31 | 55 | 68 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
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New Caledonia weather by month
Source: Meteorological data for the Iles des Pins, New Caledonia is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020 by Météo France en Nouvelle-Calédonie at the closest weather station: Île des Pins Airport (ILP).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Iles des Pins, New Caledonia: 10 May, 2024
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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