New Caledonia weather in January 2026

Q: How hot is it in New Caledonia in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 29°C in Noumea, New Caledonia in January with high heat and humidity, falling to 23°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in New Caledonia in January?

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Noumea, New Caledonia in January - that's 56% of daylight hours.

Q: How warm is the sea around New Caledonia in January?

The average sea temperature around Noumea, New Caledonia in January is 26°C.

Q: Does it rain in New Caledonia in January?

There are usually 14 days with some rain in Noumea, New Caledonia in January and the average monthly rainfall is 117mm.

Q: What is the chance of a cyclone in New Caledonia in January?

On average 1 day in January in Noumea, New Caledonia is likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

Expect 29°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 7 hours of sunshine per day in New Caledonia in January based on long-term weather averages. There is usually 14 days with some rainfall and 117 mm of average monthly rainfall in January.

29
29°C max day temperature
7
7 hours of sunshine per day
14
14 days with some rainfall
23
23°C min night temperature
13
13 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
117
117 mm of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
26
26°C sea temperature

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The January weather guide for New Caledonia (Noumea) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in New Caledonia in January?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 29°C in Noumea, New Caledonia in January with high heat and humidity, falling to 23°C at night.

How sunny is it in New Caledonia in January?

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Noumea, New Caledonia in January - that's 56% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around New Caledonia in January?

The average sea temperature around Noumea, New Caledonia in January is 26°C.

Does it rain in New Caledonia in January?

There are usually 14 days with some rain in Noumea, New Caledonia in January and the average monthly rainfall is 117mm.

What is the chance of a cyclone in New Caledonia in January?

On average 1 day in January in Noumea, New Caledonia is likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

New Caledonia January sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for New Caledonia in January 2026. Select a month to view New Caledonia sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The New Caledonia sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Noumea.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Thursday, 1st January 2026	05:13	18:42
Friday, 16th January 2026	05:24	18:44
Saturday, 31st January 2026	05:34	18:41

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New Caledonia - quick facts
Time difference	UK +11 hours
Language(s)	French
Currency	CFP Franc
Electricity	C + E plug (220V)
Driving side	Right
Why visit?	Beaches
Tourist info	New Caledonia Tourism