Wé
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Wé month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Wé are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 24–25°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), August the coldest (average low 19°C), and February the wettest (about 291 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.8 | 23.5 | 222 | 10.7 |
| February | 29.1 | 24.2 | 291 | 10.3 |
| March | 28.4 | 23.8 | 232 | 10.1 |
| April | 27.3 | 22.8 | 228 | 9.5 |
| May | 25.7 | 21.3 | 106 | 9.3 |
| June | 24.6 | 20.0 | 83 | 8.8 |
| July | 24.0 | 19.1 | 72 | 8.9 |
| August | 24.0 | 18.7 | 94 | 9.4 |
| September | 24.8 | 19.4 | 70 | 10.3 |
| October | 26.1 | 20.5 | 161 | 10.7 |
| November | 27.4 | 21.6 | 120 | 11.8 |
| December | 28.3 | 22.8 | 175 | 11.1 |
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01 · OverviewWé, in brief
East coast administrative nucleus
Wé functions as a small town situated on the eastern coastline of Lifou Island. It operates within the commune of Lifou, located in the Loyalty Islands Province of New Caledonia.
As an institutional focal point, the settlement serves as the administrative centre of the commune of Lifou. Additionally, the location houses the provincial assembly of the Loyalty Islands, anchoring regional governance along the eastern shore of Lifou Island.
Cultural exchange and administrative interactions intersect within this coastal seat, linking local traditions with broader institutional frameworks. While the exact population of Wé remains unknown, the wider island of Lifou recorded a population of 9,195 in 2019, positioning Wé as the capital of the island.
Municipal organization reflects the dual role of the town as both a local communal hub and the primary site for the provincial assembly of the Loyalty Islands. Visitors and researchers exploring these governance structures can examine further documentation via the Wé article on Wikipedia or cross-reference geographical coordinates through the GeoNames record for Wé.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wé
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01 · Q&AWhere is Wé located and what are its coordinates?
Wé is situated in New Caledonia at geographic coordinates -20.9169, 167.2646, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Wé?
Wé has a recorded population of approximately 10,375 and observes the Pacific/Noumea time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Wé?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Wé include FR-NC, with XPF used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Wé?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Wé, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.