New CaledoniaThe climate of Nouméa
The current climate in Nouméa features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Nouméa, New Caledonia.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
On average, Nouméa receives 1242 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Nouméa runs from November to April.
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 nice 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.
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Climate Table of Nouméa
The climate table of Nouméa shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Nouméa, New Caledonia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Nouméa
Yearly Temperature in Nouméa
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Nouméa, 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Nouméa
Total Yearly Precipitation in Nouméa
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in 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.