Month-specific sea-surface temperature · New Caledonia

Île des Pins Sea Temperature in March

26.5°C

79.7°F

In March, sea-surface temperature near Île des Pins has a historical monthly average of 26.5°C. This is not the reading for any particular holiday date.

Across 2023–2025, the lowest and highest yearly March monthly means were 26.3–26.6°C. These are not daily extremes.

Previous month

February · 27.0°C

Change into March: -0.5°C

Next month

April · 26.4°C

Change into next month: -0.1°C

Can you swim or snorkel in Île des Pins in March?

At 26.5°C our temperature-only guide describes the water as warm water. Comfort depends on your cold tolerance, immersion time and wind. A historical average cannot determine whether conditions are safe on any given day.

Do you need a wetsuit?

Most people are comfortable in swimwear or a light rash guard.

Which beach should you choose?

Look for a beach sheltered from the actual forecast waves and wind on your visit. Exposure, currents and entry conditions vary even where water temperatures are similar. Follow local warnings.

Check the current waves, wind and snorkeling forecast →

A live forecast does not predict a future March. Check again close to your trip.

Île des Pins Sea Temperature: All 12 Months

Choose a month for available historical evidence, month comparisons and swim guidance. Missing history is clearly marked and never presented as a long-term normal.

January 26.9°C February 27.0°C March 26.5°C April 26.4°C May 24.8°C June 23.8°C July 23.0°C August 22.6°C September 22.9°C October 23.7°C November 25.0°C December 26.2°C

Data source and limitations

Source: Open-Meteo Marine API, MeteoFrance sea-surface temperature; 2023–2025. Marine model grid near -22.62, 167.48. Based on 3 yearly monthly means and 2232 recorded samples. Source methodology.

Modelled sea-surface temperatures do not establish underwater visibility, wildlife, calm currents or safe entry.