Climate Insights for Wé

Lifou, Province des îles Loyauté, New Caledonia

Hottest
February
29°C peak
Coldest
August
20°C low
Wettest
March
209mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Wé is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1195mm of precipitation falls per year. Wé receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wé 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, September, July, 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: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Feb Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Mar Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Apr Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° May Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 23° Jun Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 22° Jul Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 21° Aug Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 20° Sep Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 21° Oct Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 22° Nov Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Dec Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24°
Max
Average
Min

Wé has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°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: 84mm Feb Precipitation: 140mm Mar Precipitation: 209mm Apr Precipitation: 141mm May Precipitation: 116mm Jun Precipitation: 60mm Jul Precipitation: 39mm Aug Precipitation: 68mm Sep Precipitation: 39mm Oct Precipitation: 71mm Nov Precipitation: 115mm Dec Precipitation: 114mm
Precipitation

Wé is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1195mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 100mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 209mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 39mm. That's 170mm less than March, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Wé is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

93 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Wé, which began on June 21, 2026. Wé 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 20°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 27°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 224mm for the season, averaging 75mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 338mm across the season with a monthly average of 113mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 466mm across the season with a monthly average of 155mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 166mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 27°
Mar 27°
Apr 25°
May 24°
Jun 23°
Jul 22°
Aug 22°
Sep 22°
Oct 24°
Nov 25°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Wé is during June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 55mm per month. By contrast, February can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°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 Wé 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
25 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
84 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
29 °C
6 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
209 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
141 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
22 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
60 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
24 °C
5 km/h
68 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
39 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
71 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
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