Noumea Temperature by Month

Noumea in New Caledonia enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 25°C (77°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.

Year-round, Noumea experiences a consistently comfortable climate. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in February to a comfortable 22°C (72°F) in the coolest month, August. Nighttime temperatures range from 24°C (75°F) in February to 18°C (64°F) in August.

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Noumea by month:

The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. February, the city's warmest month, averages 207 hours of sunshine.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Noumea's average annual maximum temperature is 25°C (77°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Barcelona, Spain has an annual average of around 21°C (70°F), with warm summers and mild, fairly short winters.

Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.

New York City, USA averages 17°C (63°F) a year, with hot humid summers and cold winters that bring regular snowfall.

Brisbane, Australia averages 26°C (79°F) a year, with warm winters and hot, humid summers.

Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.

In Noumea, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and humidity around 74%, considered high. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 79% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Noumea's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Noumea climate page.