Climate Insights for Ponérihouen

Ponérihouen, Province Nord, New Caledonia

Hottest
February
28°C peak
Coldest
August
19°C low
Wettest
February
230mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ponérihouen is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1620mm of precipitation falls per year. Ponérihouen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ponérihouen 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 19°C.

Temperature

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

Ponérihouen has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°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: 218mm Feb Precipitation: 230mm Mar Precipitation: 209mm Apr Precipitation: 183mm May Precipitation: 79mm Jun Precipitation: 48mm Jul Precipitation: 72mm Aug Precipitation: 84mm Sep Precipitation: 47mm Oct Precipitation: 123mm Nov Precipitation: 114mm Dec Precipitation: 213mm
Precipitation

Ponérihouen is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1620mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 135mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 230mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 47mm. That's 183mm 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: 20km/h Feb Wind Speed: 21km/h Mar Wind Speed: 21km/h Apr Wind Speed: 22km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 20km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 21km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Ponérihouen is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 20km/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 Ponérihouen, which began on March 20, 2026. Ponérihouen 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 19°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 19 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 284mm for the season, averaging 95mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 661mm across the season with a monthly average of 220mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 472mm across the season with a monthly average of 157mm. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 204mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 26°
Mar 26°
Apr 25°
May 23°
Jun 22°
Jul 21°
Aug 21°
Sep 22°
Oct 23°
Nov 24°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Ponérihouen is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ponérihouen 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
28 °C
20 km/h
218 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
230 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
28 °C
21 km/h
209 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
27 °C
22 km/h
183 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
25 °C
21 km/h
79 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
24 °C
20 km/h
48 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
23 °C
20 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
23 °C
21 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
24 °C
21 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
25 °C
21 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
26 °C
21 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
213 mm
0 cm
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