New Caledonia weather in March 2026

Q: How hot is it in New Caledonia in March?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 29°C in Noumea, New Caledonia in March with high heat and humidity, falling to 23°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in New Caledonia in March?

There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Noumea, New Caledonia in March - that's 52% of daylight hours.

Q: How warm is the sea around New Caledonia in March?

The average sea temperature around Noumea, New Caledonia in March is 26°C.

Q: Does it rain in New Caledonia in March?

There are usually 17 days with some rain in Noumea, New Caledonia in March and the average monthly rainfall is 135mm.

Q: What is the chance of a cyclone in New Caledonia in March?

On average 1.4 days in March in Noumea, New Caledonia are likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 84°F in New Caledonia in March and high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 6 hours of sunshine per day on average with 17 days with some rainfall and typically 5.3 inches of rainfall in the month.

84
84°F max day temperature
6
6 hours of sunshine per day
17
17 days with some rainfall
73
73°F min night temperature
12
12 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
5.3
5.3 inches of monthly rainfall
11
11+ (Extreme) UV index
79
79°F sea temperature

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The March weather guide for New Caledonia (Noumea) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in New Caledonia in March?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 84°F in Noumea, New Caledonia in March with high heat and humidity, falling to 73°F at night.

How sunny is it in New Caledonia in March?

There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Noumea, New Caledonia in March - that's 52% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around New Caledonia in March?

The average sea temperature around Noumea, New Caledonia in March is 79°F.

Does it rain in New Caledonia in March?

There are usually 17 days with some rain in Noumea, New Caledonia in March and the average monthly rainfall is 5.3 inches.

What is the chance of a cyclone in New Caledonia in March?

On average 1.4 days in March in Noumea, New Caledonia are likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

New Caledonia March sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for New Caledonia in March 2026. Select a month to view New Caledonia sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The New Caledonia sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Noumea.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Sunday, 1st March 2026	05:50	18:23
Monday, 16th March 2026	05:56	18:09
Tuesday, 31st March 2026	06:01	17:55

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New Caledonia - quick facts
Time difference	UK +11 hours
Language(s)	French
Currency	CFP Franc
Electricity	C + E plug (220V)
Driving side	Right
Why visit?	Beaches
Tourist info	New Caledonia Tourism