When to go en Nouvelle-Calédonie ?
No matter when you decide to visit New Caledonia, the island offers beautiful landscapes and great experiences. Located in the Southern Hemisphere, the island has the opposite seasons to the mainland. July has the coolest temperatures, while January has the highest. But all year round, life in New Caledonia is punctuated by village and island festivals.
In Caledonia the seasons are reversed: summer takes place from December to March. Its temperatures vary between 25 and 27 °C on average and are accompanied by short tropical rainfalls. The cool season, or austral winter, extends from April to November with average temperatures of 20 to 23°C. The period to be avoided, because of the rains, is between January and March, with a particularly rainy February.
The tourist seasons are not very marked because the number of tourists is quite low (about 100 000 per year). The most popular season is between October and December (it is better to buy your plane ticket in advance) because the climate is very pleasant during this period. The months of July and August are also more popular, but prices remain the same throughout the year. Try to match your trip to the schedule of Kanak festivities which are unique moments of exchange and will allow you to learn a little more about the local culture.
Travel en Nouvelle-Calédonie
Ideas for holidays and week-end breaks en Nouvelle-Calédonie
With the price of the plane ticket (at least 1 600 E if you plan ahead) and the time difference (between 9 and 10 hours), it is difficult to envisage spending less than 15 days in New Caledonia. Spending a month in New Caledonia will allow you to live on New Caledonian time and to perceive several facets of the country, Grande Terre and the Loyalty Islands. As far as budget is concerned, the archipelago is an expensive destination whether it is hotels, restaurants, food, transportation..., all prices are higher than those in mainland France. We suggest several itineraries according to the time you have on site, from 15 days to one month. It is up to you to adapt them according to your desires (diving, hiking, lazing around...). Don't hesitate to pick and choose between the different proposals to find the perfect itinerary for your desires! Enjoy your reading and start dreaming now.
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Discover la Nouvelle-Calédonie
Let's go and discover this magnificent island at the other end of the world... Come and learn more about its history, its geography, its climate and all its specificities. Don't miss our "fauna & flora" file, which offers you a first glimpse of the richness of its marine fauna. What are the most common fish, what kind of sharks can you meet? All the answers to your questions! An ideal reading before making your first dive in the translucent waters of the lagoon! We have also selected some of our favorite diving spots. But the "discover" section also includes the island's gastronomy, a first approach of the Kanak culture, its literature, its art (painting, music...), its social and current issues... Discover also some tips for souvenirs to bring back home for you or your family. In short, a perfect overview!
