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.
Weather in November
- Nouméa and the west coast · Nouméa, Bourail, La Foa, Konébest weather
Drier side of Grande Terre; 30 °C and humid in the hot season, 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).
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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · New Caledonia
- Medium
- Prices · New Caledonia
- Medium
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.