Nouméa weather and climate
Nouméa weather and climate
Day
26 °C
Night
19 °C
Sea
25 °C
Precipitation
84 mm
in month
Rainy days
9 days
in month
Daylight
11 hours
average
Sunshine
6 hours
average
Humidity
77 %
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Weather overview for Nouméa
Weather overview
Nouméa (New Caledonia) is a place with a tropical climate. Temperatures during the day are in the range from 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) in July to 29.8 °C (85.6 °F) in February. The highest sea temperatures in Nouméa are in February with 26.7 °C (80.1 °F) and the lowest in August with 22.2 °C (71.9 °F). The least rainy month in Nouméa is October with its 5 days of rain, the rainiest month is February, when it rains 12 days. The highest night temperatures could be experienced in February with 23.1 °C (73.6 °F), the lowest in July with 16.3 °C (61.3 °F).
January weather
The tourist season is taking place in Nouméa. The rise of the sea temperature can be observed, with its value being 26.2 °C (79.1 °F), and the day temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well, with its value of 29.6 °C (85.3 °F). The rise of the number of rainy days can be observed, its value is 10 days, and the rainfall amount rises similarly to the previous month too, its value is 146 mm (5.75 in). The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 22.8 °C (73.0 °F).
February weather
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in February in Nouméa. The maximum of the day temperature is observable, with its value of 29.8 °C (85.6 °F), and the sea temperature is on its maximum as well in February. The number of rainy days reaches its maximum, its value is 12 days, while the rainfall amount continues to rise, with its value being 171 mm (6.73 in). The maximum of the night temperature is observable in this month.
March weather
The day temperature descent's start could be observed, its value is 28.9 °C (84.0 °F) in Nouméa, and the night temperature descent's start could be observed as well, the value of this measure is 22.6 °C (72.7 °F). The rainfall amount reaches its maximum, the value of this measure is 196 mm (7.71 in). The beginning of the descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, with its value being 6 hours. The tourist season is close to its peak. The humidity reaches its maximum, its value is 79 %.
April weather
The tourist season is close to its peak in Nouméa. The descent of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 27.7 °C (81.9 °F), while the sea temperature descent's start could be observed in April. The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, its value is 105 mm (4.13 in), and the number of rainy days starts to descent too, with its value of 10 days. The night temperature continues to descent, with its value of 21.1 °C (70.0 °F).
May weather
The tourist season continues in Nouméa. The descent of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 25.9 °C (78.6 °F), and the descent of the sea temperature can be observed as well, with its value of 24.8 °C (76.7 °F). The number of rainy days continues to descent, and the rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month as well, with its value of 84 mm (3.30 in). The night temperature continues to descent, with its value of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F).
June weather
The descent of the sea temperature can be observed, with its value of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) in Nouméa, and the day temperature continues to descent as well, its value is 24.5 °C (76.1 °F). The night temperature descents similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 17.8 °C (64.0 °F). The day length is on its minimum in this month. The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be noticed in this month.
July weather
The minimum of the day temperature is observable, the value of this measure is 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) in Nouméa, while the sea temperature continues to descent, the value of this measure is 22.6 °C (72.7 °F). The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, its value is 70 mm (2.75 in), and the number of rainy days descent's start could be observed too in July. The minimum of the night temperature is observable in July. The number of sun hours (without clouds) starts to rise, with its value of 6 hours.
August weather
The number of rainy days continues to descent, with its value of 8 days in Nouméa. The minimum of the sea temperature can be noticed, with its value of 22.2 °C (71.9 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise. The wind speed reaches its maximum, with its value of 4.6.
September weather
The tourist season slowly starts in Nouméa, and the dry season slowly starts as well in September. The beginning of the rise of the day temperature could be noticed, with its value of 25.0 °C (77.0 °F), and the night temperature rise's start could be observed too, its value is 16.9 °C (62.4 °F). The number of rainy days continues to descent, with its value being 5 days, while the minimum of the rainfall amount is observable in this month.
October weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 26.4 °C (79.5 °F) in Nouméa, while the beginning of the rise of the sea temperature could be noticed, the value of this measure is 23.2 °C (73.8 °F). The tourist season is close to its peak. The number of rainy days reaches its minimum. The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, its value is 18.6 °C (65.5 °F). The minimum of the humidity is observable in this month.
November weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, the value of this measure is 27.6 °C (81.7 °F) in Nouméa, and the sea temperature rises similarly to the previous month as well. The ongoing tourist season is noticeable this month. The number of rainy days rise's start could be observed, with its value of 6 days, and the beginning of the rise of the rainfall amount could be noticed too, the value of this measure is 74 mm (2.90 in). The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, with its value of 20.1 °C (68.2 °F).
December weather
The tourist season is taking place in Nouméa. The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value of 29.0 °C (84.2 °F), and the sea temperature continues to rise too, with its value being 25.3 °C (77.6 °F). The number of rainy days rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 7 days. The night temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 21.7 °C (71.1 °F). The maximum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable, with its value of 8 hours.
FAQs
Are there good conditions to visit in Nouméa in January?
In January in Nouméa, there are ideal conditions for a vacation. The daily temperatures in this month reach pleasant 29.6 °C (85.3 °F). The seawater temperature reaches ideal 26.2 °C (79.1 °F). At night, temperatures hover around a pleasant 22.8 °C (73.0 °F).
What is the humidity in February in Nouméa?
In Nouméa in February, expect humidity around 79 %. This humidity is rather above average, but except for sensitive individuals, it should not be a problem.
How windy is Nouméa in March?
In March in Nouméa, there will be an average wind scale of 4.2.
How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in April in Nouméa?
In April in Nouméa, we can expect 10 days to be rainy, that is, days when precipitation exceeds 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.3 days of the week, or in general - 33 % days.
What is the air temperature in Nouméa in May at night?
The average night temperature in May in Nouméa is 19.2 °C (66.6 °F). This temperature is pleasant for a wide range of evening, night, and morning activities from sports to sitting outside in restaurants or evening walks.
How many hours of sun to expect in Nouméa in June?
In Nouméa in June, you can expect around 5 hours of sunshine.
Is July part of the dry season in Nouméa?
No, July is not a dry month in Nouméa, expect rain approximately 9 days in a month.
What is the sea temperature in Nouméa in September?
The temperature of the sea in Nouméa in September is 22.4 °C (72.4 °F). This warm sea is nice for swimming, maybe cold for some, but most people can spend a long time in it.
What temperature can I expect during the day in Nouméa in October?
In October in Nouméa, the average daily temperatures will be 26.4 °C (79.5 °F). The ideal temperature for enjoying sunbathing by the water and a good temperature for other activities. For some people, it will be too hot in the direct sunlight and the stay may not be so pleasant. Don't forget to pack flip-flops, sunscreen, and a hand fan if necessary - it may come in handy.
Is November part of the wet season in Nouméa?
No, there is no wet season in November in Nouméa - you can expect 6 days of rain during the month.
Is it hot in Nouméa in December?
In Nouméa in December, you will enjoy nice warm weather, but it will also be pleasant and you probably won't feel hot.