Houaïlou

New Caledonia

Small Pacific town on New Caledonia's main island, Houaïlou sits where upland terrain meets the water's edge, offering a quiet base for exploring the North Province's rugged interior and the wider region's World Heritage landscapes.

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  • Population4,562
  • Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
25°76°
180mm7.0in
F
25°77°
205mm8.0in
M
24°76°
235mm9.3in
A
23°74°
145mm5.6in
M
22°71°
125mm4.9in
J
20°68°
105mm4.2in
J
19°67°
85mm3.3in
A
19°66°
90mm3.5in
S
20°68°
65mm2.5in
O
21°70°
65mm2.6in
N
22°72°
95mm3.7in
D
24°75°
125mm4.9in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
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Houaïlou: quick answers

Where is Houaïlou?

Houaïlou is in New Caledonia, about 140 km87 miles in a straight line from Nouméa.

How do you get to Houaïlou?

The nearest airport is Touho (TOU), about 1 hr 41 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Houaïlou?

The warmest month is February, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 19°C66°F. The wettest month is March, with about 237 mm9.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)

What's in Houaïlou?

OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.

What's near Houaïlou?

Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Bourail, La Foa and Moindou.

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