INSTRUMENT / SEA TEMPERATURE
Île des Pins Water Temperature
Updated Sat 14:56 (Pacific/Noumea)
New Caledonia · Forecast updated Nov 7, 2026, 14:56 UTC
Current Sea Temperature
25.1°C
77.2°F
Warm water
Valid Nov 7, 2026, 14:56 (Pacific/Noumea). Source: stored Open-Meteo marine forecast. Temperature is not a safety rating or snorkel score.
Versus this month's average
Close to average
The typical November average is 25.0°C (77.0°F) from the historical baseline.
Recent trend
Warming by 0.4°C
Seven-day average: 24.4°C, versus 24.0°C in the prior seven days.
What to wear
Warm water
Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions or replace the snorkel forecast.
Typical Sea Temperature Over the Year
In the historical baseline for Île des Pins, typical monthly averages range from about 22.6°C (72.7°F) in August to 27.0°C (80.6°F) in February.
Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Île des Pins has been 23.8°C.
Historical baseline (full year)
Southern Hemisphere. Summer is generally December–February; winter is June–August.
Typical monthly sea-surface temperature near Île des Pins, calculated from hourly observations for 2022–2025. This is not this site's forecast archive.
| Month | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2–27.4°C | 26.9°C / 80.4°F |
| February | 26.8–27.1°C | 27.0°C / 80.6°F |
| March | 26.3–26.6°C | 26.5°C / 79.7°F |
| April | 25.9–26.8°C | 26.4°C / 79.5°F |
| May | 24.4–25.2°C | 24.8°C / 76.6°F |
| June | 23.4–24.3°C | 23.8°C / 74.8°F |
| July | 22.6–23.5°C | 23.0°C / 73.4°F |
| August | 21.9–23.0°C | 22.6°C / 72.7°F |
| September | 22.3–23.1°C | 22.9°C / 73.2°F |
| October | 22.6–24.7°C | 23.7°C / 74.7°F |
| November | 23.7–26.6°C | 25.0°C / 77.0°F |
| December | 25.9–27.0°C | 26.4°C / 79.5°F |
Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature dataset. Nearest sea grid cell (-22.63, 167.46). Each month is the mean of yearly monthly means; the range is the lowest and highest of those yearly monthly means. Open-Meteo methodology.
Water temperature by month
Each month uses the 2022–2025 baseline. The range is the lowest and highest yearly monthly mean, not an hourly extreme.
Île des Pins in January
Typical January water temperature near Île des Pins is 26.9°C (80.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.2–27.4°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: December 26.4°C · February 27.0°C.
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Île des Pins in February
Typical February water temperature near Île des Pins is 27.0°C (80.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.8–27.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: January 26.9°C · March 26.5°C.
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Île des Pins in March
Typical March water temperature near Île des Pins is 26.5°C (79.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 26.3–26.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: February 27.0°C · April 26.4°C.
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Île des Pins in April
Typical April water temperature near Île des Pins is 26.4°C (79.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.9–26.8°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: March 26.5°C · May 24.8°C.
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Île des Pins in May
Typical May water temperature near Île des Pins is 24.8°C (76.6°F), with yearly monthly means from 24.4–25.2°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: April 26.4°C · June 23.8°C.
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Île des Pins in June
Typical June water temperature near Île des Pins is 23.8°C (74.8°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.4–24.3°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: May 24.8°C · July 23.0°C.
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Île des Pins in July
Typical July water temperature near Île des Pins is 23.0°C (73.4°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.6–23.5°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: June 23.8°C · August 22.6°C.
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Île des Pins in August
Typical August water temperature near Île des Pins is 22.6°C (72.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 21.9–23.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: July 23.0°C · September 22.9°C.
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Île des Pins in September
Typical September water temperature near Île des Pins is 22.9°C (73.2°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.3–23.1°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: August 22.6°C · October 23.7°C.
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Île des Pins in October
Typical October water temperature near Île des Pins is 23.7°C (74.7°F), with yearly monthly means from 22.6–24.7°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: mild water. A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.
Adjacent months: September 22.9°C · November 25.0°C.
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Île des Pins in November
Typical November water temperature near Île des Pins is 25.0°C (77.0°F), with yearly monthly means from 23.7–26.6°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: October 23.7°C · December 26.4°C.
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Île des Pins in December
Typical December water temperature near Île des Pins is 26.4°C (79.5°F), with yearly monthly means from 25.9–27.0°C.
Swimming and snorkeling: warm water. Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.
Adjacent months: November 25.0°C · January 26.9°C.
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Forecast archive (growing)
These values come from hourly forecasts SnorkelForecast has stored. They cover only months with records and do not replace the historical baseline.
| Month | Min | Average | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 22.9°C / 73.2°F | 23.6°C / 74.6°F | 24.4°C / 75.9°F |
| July | 22.4°C / 72.3°F | 22.7°C / 72.8°F | 23.1°C / 73.6°F |
| August | 22.1°C / 71.8°F | 22.5°C / 72.4°F | 23.0°C / 73.4°F |
| September | 22.0°C / 71.6°F | 22.4°C / 72.4°F | 22.9°C / 73.2°F |
| October | 22.5°C / 72.5°F | 23.5°C / 74.3°F | 24.8°C / 76.6°F |
| November | 23.2°C / 73.8°F | 24.7°C / 76.5°F | 26.1°C / 79.0°F |
Partial coverage: 6 calendar months with records. Profile calculated from 3839 hourly forecast records across 6 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.
About the water at Île des Pins
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Île des Pins Water Temperature: Common Questions
What is the water temperature in Île des Pins today?
The current sea surface temperature near Île des Pins is 25.1°C (77.2°F). Over the last 30 days, the average has been 23.8°C.
When is the water warmest in Île des Pins?
The water is typically warmest in February, at around 27.0°C (80.6°F) in the 2022–2025 historical baseline.
When is the water coldest in Île des Pins?
The water is typically coldest in August, at around 22.6°C (72.7°F) in the same historical baseline.
Can you swim in Île des Pins today?
At 25.1°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.
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