Noumea Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Noumea. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Noumea is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1168 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

The seasons in Noumea, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, March, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 183 mm of precipitation.

This rainfall is distributed across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, October, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 42 mm over 9 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

March, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month October you can expect a temperature of 24°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Noumea Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in New Caledonia

The map below shows the annual precipitation across New Caledonia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Noumea’s average annual precipitation is 1168 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Noumea’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Noumea Climate page.