The weather in May in New Caledonia
It's warm in May in New Caledonia 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.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in New Caledonia. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for New Caledonia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2014, New Caledonia reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 13°C to a highest value of 25°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 77 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for New Caledonia
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New Caledonia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| New Caledonia | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 27°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 28°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 19°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 77 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in New Caledonia with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 21°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 27°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in New Caledonia is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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.
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The climate in New Caledonia is based on weather data from Nouméa. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in New Caledonia to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in New Caledonia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in New Caledonia
Temperature in May in New Caledonia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in New Caledonia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in New Caledonia
Total precipitation in May in New Caledonia over the years
Daily UV index in May in New Caledonia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in New Caledonia, 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.
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Average weather in New Caledonia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Caledonia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.