Noumea Sunshine Hours by Month

To truly understand a climate, we must look at its sunshine. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Noumea, New Caledonia. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Noumea, timing is key. In December, you can enjoy up to 264 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of June provide just 157 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2553 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 8.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Noumea vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Noumea enjoys an average of 2553 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Noumea

March, Noumea’s wettest month, receives 152 mm (6 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C (82°F). During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Noumea Precipitation page.