The weather in May in Nouméa

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.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Nouméa. 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 Nouméa, 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, Nouméa 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.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Nouméa is 27°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.

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 Nouméa

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Nouméa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Nouméa 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 Nouméa 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 Nouméa 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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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Nouméa, 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 Nouméa

Temperature in May in Nouméa over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May 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.

Daily Precipitation in May in Nouméa

Total precipitation in May in Nouméa over the years

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.

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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.