Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Nouméa with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nouméa in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Nouméa with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 27°C, with nights close to 21°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Nouméa will be around 26°C, with nights close to 19°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Nouméa is 27°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 77 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 40% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May 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 May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
27°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
25°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
77 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Nouméa?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Nouméa. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Nouméa in May
With 32°C, Nouméa hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 13°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Nouméa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May 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 May in Nouméa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May 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 May, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Nouméa.
Daily UV Index in May in Nouméa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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 May in Nouméa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Nouméa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Nouméa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May 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 May for Nouméa
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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.
