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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Noumea.
The city experiences its highest humidity in February, reaching 79%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in May, June, July, August and September and higher in January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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6 m/s
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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in February and March.
February has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 183 mm of rainfall.
October is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 264 hours of sunshine.
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