Which is the hottest month in Lifou?

The hottest time of year in Lifou is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 29°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Lifou?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Lifou with 258mm on average. There are normally 21 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Lifou?

The sunniest time of year in Lifou is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 61% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Lifou?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Lifou in February when the water temperature reaches 28°C.

Best time to visit Lifou

Q: When is the best time to visit Lifou?

The best time to visit Lifou is October and November based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Lifou?

The best time to visit Lifou is October and November based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

84
Jan
84
Feb
84
Mar
82
Apr
79
May
77
Jun
75
Jul
75
Aug
77
Sep
79
Oct
81
Nov
84
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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7
Feb
6
Mar
7
Apr
6
May
5
Jun
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Jul
7
Aug
7
Sep
8
Oct
8
Nov
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Dec

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The weather guide for New Caledonia (Lifou) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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