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Noumea Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Noumea is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Noumea temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in February to a comfortable 22°C in the coolest month, August.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 18°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Noumea experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1168 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Noumea shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in March, with an average of 183 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, October offers drier and sunnier days, with around 42 mm of rainfall over 9 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Noumea Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Noumea serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 5.2 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 22°C in July to 26°C in January.

Water temperature over the year

Forecast for Noumea

Wed   Jan 15
29°C | 23°C
SW 3 m/s
19 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Thu   Jan 16
30°C | 23°C
W 7 m/s
4.1 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Fri   Jan 17
31°C | 24°C
W 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Noumea in New Caledonia

During the months of May, June, July, August, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Noumea?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in February and March.
  • Which is the warmest month in Noumea?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Noumea?
    The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Noumea?
    March tops the wettest month list with 183 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Noumea?
    October is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Noumea?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 264 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.