Weather in Koné, New Caledonia 🇳🇨
Live weather in Koné, currently 22°C with sunny. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Koné is in New Caledonia — see weather across all major cities in New Caledonia, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
21.6°C
feels like 18.8°C
Sunny
Current Weather in Koné, New Caledonia Updated at 12:00 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 46% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 14.0 kph (63°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1018.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 5% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 10.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:05 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 05:52 PM |
What is the weather like in Koné right now?
Right now Koné enjoys a mild 22°C under clear skies. Clear skies mean strong, direct sunlight right now. It comes across as roughly 19°C outside. Expect a 14 kph breeze from the west.
Breathe easy: air quality reads good, EPA index 1. Intense sun, UV 10: limit unprotected time between 11am and 3pm. Daylight runs from 06:05 AM to 05:52 PM today — about 11h 47m.
There's only a small 17% chance of rain today, with up to 0 mm expected. Dry conditions look set to hold through today and tonight. That's right in line with the usual September average for Koné.
The week ahead looks settled, with highs holding around 23°C and lows near 13°C. Today's high stays well short of Koné's record for the date, 28°C.
Protect your skin — the sun is strong in Koné right now.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Koné, New Caledonia 🇳🇨
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Air Quality Index in Koné, New Caledonia 🇳🇨 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 72.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 67.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 0.1 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 0.8 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 4.6 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 7.6 µg/m³ |
About Koné
Koné, a small town on New Caledonia's northwest coast, offers a quiet escape with a relaxed, multi-cultural vibe. Nestled between the turquoise Coral Sea and the lush slopes of the Massif de Tonine, it serves as a gateway to pristine beaches like Téra Beach and the dense Tendo forest. The town's blend of Melanesian traditions and French colonial architecture gives it a distinctive character, with a lively market selling fresh produce and local crafts. Geographically, it sits on coastal plains that rise into rolling hills and the distant peaks of the Chaîne Centrale, providing a backdrop of dramatic scenery without the crowds of Nouméa.
Under the Köppen Af classification, Koné has a tropical rainforest climate, meaning no true dry season. Summers, from November to March, are hot and sticky, with average highs around 31°C and frequent, heavy downpours that often arrive in the afternoon. Humidity hovers near 80 percent, making it feel oppressive. Winters, from June to August, are cooler and slightly less humid, with daytime temperatures in the low 20s°C, but rain remains a regular companion—annual rainfall totals about 1,500 millimeters. Pack lightweight cotton clothing, a waterproof jacket, sturdy sandals, and plenty of insect repellent, which is essential year-round.
The best time for weather-conscious travelers is during the winter dry season, from June to September, when humidity drops and the risk of cyclones is lowest, though brief showers can still occur. The most notable weather phenomenon is the cyclone season from November to April, which brings torrential rain, destructive winds, and storm surges. These storms are unpredictable but part of the tropical rhythm. Trade winds moderate the heat but can make the sea choppy. For finer conditions, avoiding that cyclone window is wise.
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