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Weather in May in New Caledonia

Are you planning a trip a to New Caledonia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in New Caledonia in May?

May in New Caledonia generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C in Noumea to 27°C in Kumak. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Kumak and 21°C in Noumea.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Koné with an average of 81 mm to high rainfall in Quanaham with 122 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 176 hours of sunlight anticipated in Noumea. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in New Caledonia for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our New Caledonia climate page.

Where to go in New Caledonia in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the New Caledonia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in New Caledonia?

Noumea

In May Noumea generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Noumea
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
26°C 
22°C 
192 hours 
127 mm 
15 days 
25°C 
21°C 
176 hours 
102 mm 
16 days 
June   >> June
>>  
23°C 
19°C 
157 hours 
84 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Noumea

Bourail

In May Bourail generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Bourail
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
28°C 
21°C 
112 mm 
11 days 
26°C 
19°C 
89 mm 
12 days 
June   >> June
>>  
25°C 
18°C 
86 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Bourail

Koné

In May Koné generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Koné
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
28°C 
21°C 
117 mm 
10 days 
27°C 
19°C 
81 mm 
10 days 
June   >> June
>>  
25°C 
18°C 
79 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Koné

Kumak

In May Kumak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Kumak
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
29°C 
23°C 
215 hours 
104 mm 
9 days 
27°C 
22°C 
199 hours 
83 mm 
9 days 
June   >> June
>>  
26°C 
21°C 
187 hours 
75 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Kumak

Quanaham

In May Quanaham generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Quanaham
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
28°C 
24°C 
202 hours 
154 mm 
17 days 
27°C 
23°C 
184 hours 
122 mm 
18 days 
June   >> June
>>  
25°C 
22°C 
158 hours 
99 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Quanaham

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in New Caledonia.

Is May the best time to visit New Caledonia?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit New Caledonia with overall pleasant weather in Noumea.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Noumea. In contrast, March tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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