When is the best time to go to Lifou island?

When is the best time to go to Lifou island? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Lifou island are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, November and December
  • The rainiest months are January and March
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April, May and December


Annual weather in Lifou island

For full information about the climate and weather in Lifou island a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 81°F/83°F
9in
February 81°F/83°F
7.5in
March 81°F/83°F
10.1in
April 79°F/81°F
7.9in
May 76°F/77°F
7.8in
June 74°F/76°F
4.7in
July 72°F/74°F
4.1in
August 72°F/74°F
3.9in
September 72°F/76°F
2.6in
October 74°F/77°F
4.4in
November 76°F/79°F
4.5in
December 79°F/81°F
5.8in


Weather and climate in Lifou island

Lifou island enjoys a tropical monsoon climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Lifou island is 79°F (ranging from 74°F in august to 83°F in february). Annual rainfall is 72.1in, with a minimum of 2.6in in september and a maximum of 10.1in in march.
  • In january the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 83°F in average and it rains about 30% of the time in january.
  • In the month of february the climate is favorable. It is for example 83°F as maximum temperature in february and, in february, 9 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of march and april the climate is okay. The record temperature this month is 85°F and it rains about 7.9in each month.
  • Between the months of may and december the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 81°F in average and it rains in december about 5.8in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Lifou island

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Lifou island: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Lifou island

Find out when Lifou island has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Lifou island

  • Very low season in Lifou island
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, May and June.
  • Low season in Lifou island
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April.
  • High season in Lifou island
    The number of visitors to Lifou island is high in: July, August, September and November.
  • Peak season in Lifou island
    The largest number of tourists visiting Lifou island is during: October and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Lifou island month by month



Best time for low prices in Lifou island

Average prices of hotels in Lifou island month by month

Generally, June is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Lifou island. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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