Climate Insights for Houaïlou

Houaïlou, Province Nord, New Caledonia

Hottest
February
27°C peak
Coldest
August
20°C low
Wettest
February
214mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Houaïlou is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1507mm of precipitation falls per year. Houaïlou receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Houaïlou 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, March, January. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Temperature

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

Houaïlou has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 196mm Feb Precipitation: 214mm Mar Precipitation: 180mm Apr Precipitation: 188mm May Precipitation: 93mm Jun Precipitation: 52mm Jul Precipitation: 74mm Aug Precipitation: 87mm Sep Precipitation: 46mm Oct Precipitation: 98mm Nov Precipitation: 99mm Dec Precipitation: 180mm
Precipitation

Houaïlou is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1507mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 214mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 46mm. That's 168mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 24km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 22km/h Sep Wind Speed: 23km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

Houaïlou is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 22km/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 Houaïlou, which began on March 20, 2026. Houaïlou 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 20°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 25°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 243mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 590mm across the season with a monthly average of 197mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 461mm across the season with a monthly average of 154mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 213mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/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 26°
Mar 26°
Apr 24°
May 23°
Jun 22°
Jul 21°
Aug 21°
Sep 21°
Oct 22°
Nov 23°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Houaïlou is during May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 78mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 27°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 Houaïlou 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
24 °C
27 °C
22 km/h
196 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
27 °C
24 km/h
214 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
25 °C
27 °C
23 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
26 °C
24 km/h
188 mm
0 cm
May
22 °C
24 °C
23 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
23 °C
22 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
22 °C
22 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
22 °C
22 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
23 °C
23 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
23 °C
24 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
25 °C
23 km/h
99 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
26 °C
23 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
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