What’s the climate like in Nouméa?
The current climate of Nouméa features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 25°C. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 17°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Nouméa in recent years was 38°C in February 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 20°C in August 2018.
On average, Nouméa receives 1242 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Nouméa?
The best time to visit Nouméa for sunny weather is March and May through November. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Nouméa. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Nouméa
The climate table of Nouméa shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 154 | 138 | 80 | 288 | 77 | 35 | 52 | 72 | 49 | 75 | 43 | 179 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in June, July, August and September
- Precipitation: 1242 mm per year, averaging 104 mm per month
- Driest months: 35 mm in June, 43 mm in November and 49 mm in September
- Wettest months: 288 mm in April, 179 mm in December and 154 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in Nouméa
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Nouméa, New Caledonia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Nouméa
This graph shows how much precipitation Nouméa, New Caledonia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Nouméa
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Nouméa, New Caledonia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Nouméa
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Nouméa, New Caledonia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Nouméa
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Nouméa, New Caledonia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Nouméa by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nouméa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
