Temperatures in December
It's warm in December in Nouméa with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nouméa in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Nouméa with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 29°C, with nights close to 24°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Nouméa will be around 30°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Nouméa is 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 179 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 56% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Nouméa. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Nouméa in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
179 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
18 days | 10 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Nouméa?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Nouméa. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Nouméa in December
With 37°C, Nouméa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Nouméa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Nouméa, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Nouméa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Nouméa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 18 days of rain in Nouméa.
Daily UV Index in December in Nouméa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Nouméa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Nouméa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Nouméa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Nouméa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Nouméa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Nouméa
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Nouméa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
