Climate Insights for Hienghène

Hienghéne, Province Nord, New Caledonia

Hottest
February
28°C peak
Coldest
August
17°C low
Wettest
February
278mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Hienghène is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1809mm of precipitation falls per year. Hienghène receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hienghène is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 17°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 23° Feb Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 23° Mar Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Apr Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 21° May Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jun Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Jul Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Aug Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Sep Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 18° Oct Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Nov Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Dec Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 22°
Max
Average
Min

Hienghène sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 17°C to 28°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 244mm Feb Precipitation: 278mm Mar Precipitation: 241mm Apr Precipitation: 194mm May Precipitation: 76mm Jun Precipitation: 54mm Jul Precipitation: 83mm Aug Precipitation: 86mm Sep Precipitation: 52mm Oct Precipitation: 135mm Nov Precipitation: 135mm Dec Precipitation: 232mm
Precipitation

Hienghène is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1809mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 151mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 278mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 52mm. That's 226mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 16km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Hienghène is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Hienghène, which began on March 20, 2026. Hienghène is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in February at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 17°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 323mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 754mm across the season with a monthly average of 251mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 510mm across the season with a monthly average of 170mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 222mm for the season, averaging 74mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 25°
Feb 25°
Mar 25°
Apr 24°
May 22°
Jun 20°
Jul 20°
Aug 20°
Sep 21°
Oct 22°
Nov 23°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Hienghène is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 70mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hienghène based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
244 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
278 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
241 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
26 °C
17 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
25 °C
16 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
24 °C
16 km/h
54 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
23 °C
16 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
24 °C
17 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
25 °C
17 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
26 °C
16 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
232 mm
0 cm
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