The warm season, from September to March, has temperatures averaging between 25°C and 27°C or 77°F and 80°F, with short occasional rains.
The cool season, from April to August, has temperatures averaging between 20°C and 23°C or 68°F and 73°F, but water temperature stays warm enough for swimming.
New Caledonia's climate is similar to that of other tropical islands situated at comparable latitudes and with substantial geographic relief.