Noumea weather in August (New Caledonia)

What does the weather outlook for Noumea look like in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Experience perfect weather in Noumea in August, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 22°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 18°C. Experience the year's lowest temperatures this month, but they are still mild and pleasant.

Precipitation

Noumea in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 203 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Noumea. June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While March tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Noumea climate page with graphs.

 

Noumea, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Water Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 74%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 203 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in New Caledonia in August

Find out more about the weather in New Caledonia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Noumea, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 22°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Noumea.

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